About
Mariann Raisma is a Lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts and Director of the University of Tartu Museum. She holds a PhD in Museum Studies from the Estonian Academy of Arts, where her dissertation explored museums as shapers of collective memory during historical turning points. Her work bridges academic research and cultural institutional leadership.
Her research focuses on museum studies, cultural heritage interpretation, and collective memory formation. She investigates how museums construct historical narratives, particularly during societal transitions, and develops inclusive exhibition methodologies. Her interdisciplinary approach connects museology with cultural anthropology and public history.
Raisma's publications consistently address museum ethics, exhibition design, and Baltic cultural heritage. Recent works demonstrate an emphasis on participatory museum models, accessibility frameworks, and post-Soviet cultural memory. Her curated exhibitions, such as 'Toomkiriku saladuste kamber,' integrate these research themes practically.
- Eesti Kultuurkapitali muuseumivaldkonna aastapreemia (2024)
- Euroopa Muuseumide aastaauhindade nominatsioon (2023)
- ICOM UMACi aastapreemia (2020)
She leads several cultural heritage projects including the ongoing exhibition 'Nähtamatu Tartu. 800 aastat linna algusest' and previously directed 'Tartu Ülikooli sada nägu.' As museum director, she oversees collections management, research initiatives, and public engagement strategies.
