ABSTRACT
This chapter suggests that museum activism that is undertaken with relative quietness; that is less vigorous and outspoken than other forms of action, can nevertheless be tremendously powerful. The Ryfylke Museum is one relevant example of non-traditional, courageous and quietly activist museum work. The museum has a long history of engaging actively with their local community, with a particular focus on the inclusion of refugees, migrants, asylum-seekers and other newcomers to the area. The museum appears to attract museum professionals who are interested in activist practice. The chapter argues that the Ryfylke Museum has succeeded in aligning personal motivations and ethos with organisational culture and institutional practice over time, provides a solid foundation for amplifying their impact based on professional integrity and ethical awareness. The museum is punching above its weight, making itself relevant to a much more diverse group of people than those primarily interested in local agrarian history.
