Disposal research and consultation

How we've refined our views on disposal
In 2005, the Museums Association launched a two-year review of its ethical advice for museums on the disposal of items from their collections, in consultation with the sector and key stakeholders.

As a result of this work the MA revised its ethical advice on disposal. Changes to the guiding principles on disposal in the MA's Code of Ethics were agreed at the MA's AGM on the 22 October 2007.

Read more about the consultations

Read about our new approach to disposal

The MA's review of the guiding principles on disposal incorporated extensive sector consultation and a piece of research into public attitudes to museum disposal. For further information about the consultations see links below.

Read more about the public attitude research