ABSTRACT
How heritage can become a common good, and benefit citizens in present-day communities, is a highly pertinent question in Norway when it comes to archaeology and, in particular, in relation to a number of perspectives on archaeological artefacts. Since 1905, the state has owned archaeological finds and they are kept in only five designated museums. This necessitates a careful balance – as discussed in this chapter – between caring for the archaeological collections for the benefit of archaeologists and the public.
