As well as discovering famous pirates throughout history and coming “face-to-face” with Somali gangs off the east coast of Africa, they also learned about what drives these people: avarice, but also a sense of nationalism, survival instinct or a sense of romance. The exhibition featured both connected and separate rooms, where various dilemmas relating to modern piracy were explored in a way that challenged visitors while at the same time remaining “visitor-friendly”. The combination of fascinating pieces from the Maritime Museum’s own collection and the use of various graphic, audio and media elements created a whole new world, rich and full of surprises.