The Danish National Maritime Museum M/S Museet for Søfart is set to open a new exhibition titled Life at Sea, showcasing 46 photographs from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust’s archive of more than 13,000 images. The exhibition opens on 27 March and will run until 30 March 2027, offering visitors a glimpse of the realities of modern seafaring.
The exhibition is part of the museum’s new format M/S Udsyn, which explores current maritime topics—from shadow fleets to climate change and everyday life on the ocean.
Situated on ‘the Deck’ it is the museum’s new exhibition platform for temporary installations exploring the maritime world of today. Life at Sea marks the very first installment, inviting visitors to pause, take a seat on the swing benches, and immerse themselves in the images while enjoying the view.
Head of the Trust Katie Higginbottom said: ‘These striking images capture the emotional depths and the daily grind of work and life at sea. We are very proud to have created this archive of unfiltered seafarers’ experience to help give visibility to this critical, but unseen workforce.’
Sarah Giersing, Head of Exhibitions and Collections at the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark added: “In many ways, the photographs show the same things seafarers have always experienced on their journeys: hard work, homesickness and loneliness, but also a strong sense of community where everyone is essential. They depict a demanding daily life filled with dangers and endless tasks, but also pride in good craftsmanship, great encounters with nature, and beautiful ships.”
For more information about the exhibition visit: https://mfs.dk
