Norwegian Folk Museum Appoints New Board Members

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The Norwegian Folk Museum Foundation has appointed a new board of directors, featuring Thor Gjermund Eriksen as chairman, a seasoned executive with experience in managing large businesses. The board will oversee the museum's operations, strengthening its position as an important cultural institution. The museum, established in 1894, aims to preserve and disseminate historical knowledge, creating experiences relevant to human life in the present and future. Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery expressed appreciation for the outgoing chairman Olemic Thommessen's efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Norwegian Folk Museum Foundation has appointed a new board of directors, with Thor Gjermund Eriksen as chairman, effective from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029.
  • The board consists of eight members and six alternate members, with the Ministry of Culture and Equality appointing five members, including Eriksen, Helge Jordheim, Rigmor Aasrud, Amela Koluder, Lisa Dunfjeld-Aagard, and Henrik Treimo.
  • Two members and two alternate members are appointed from among the employees of the Norwegian Folk Museum, while one member and one alternate member are elected by annual card holders, and another member and one alternate member are elected by the Friends of the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
  • The Norwegian Folk Museum Foundation is Norway's largest cultural history museum, established in 1894.
  • The museum has six museums and visitor centers located in Oslo and Eidsvoll, including the Norwegian Folk Museum, Norwegian Maritime Museum, and Ibsen Museum and Theatre.
  • The foundation aims to build, manage, and disseminate historical knowledge, creating experiences relevant to human life in the present and future.

Statistics:

  • Number of members on the board of directors: 8
  • Number of alternate members on the board: 6
  • Term of office for the new board: July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2029
  • Year the Norwegian Folk Museum Foundation was established: 1894
  • Number of museums and visitor centers managed by the foundation: 6

Sources:

  • [Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery's statement]