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Changes to the code of ethics around disposal
The Museums Association has recently undertaken a thorough review of its ethical advice for museums on the disposal of items from their collections. This review has taken place in consultation with the sector and key stakeholders.
As a result of this work the MA has 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 Annual General Meeting on the 22nd October 2007. The changes that have been made reflect the need for museums to ensure their collections are well managed, actively used and sustainable.
The new ethical advice on disposal allows for and encourages museums to take a more active approach to appropriate disposal, whilst ensuring safeguards are in place to protect collections and public trust in museums.
The changes have now come into effect and a new printed version of the Code is now available.
To view the Code of Ethics click here
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
Read more about the consultations
The Museums Association remains committed to providing advice and guidance on disposal to the museum sector. If you have any questions about our recent work and the implications of the changes we have made, or would like some advice on disposal please do get in touch: sally@museumsassociation.org.
For an overview of Effective Collections, please click here
For other information about the MA's collections work, click here
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