Occupied Identites: National Narratives in Baltic Museums of Occupations (original) (raw)

The article examines how national narratives surrounding the history of occupations in the Baltic States are constructed and represented in three major museums: the Estonian Museum of Occupations, the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, and Grutas Park in Lithuania. It highlights the challenges of creating inclusive histories amid divided ethnic perspectives, showing how these museums often present simplified narratives of victims and oppressors that neglect deeper complexities. The authors argue that while some museums reproduce exclusive notions of ethnic identity, others encourage a rethinking of entrenched narratives, contributing to the evolution of civic identity in the region.