1. Public engagement & public benefit
Working in partnership with audiences
Ethics
Developing the understanding of ethical principles, practice and issues within the museum community
We produce the sector's Code of Ethics and oversee the Ethics Committee. We have acted as the champion and guardian of UK museum ethics since the first Codes of Practice and Conduct were published in 1977.
2. Stewardship of collections
Maintaining and developing collections for current and future generations
3. Individual & institutional integrity
Upholding the highest level of integrity at all times
Ethics Committee
Creating a culture in UK museums that embraces ethical practice
Everyday Ethics: case studies
Use these ethical dilemmas to support your everyday practice
Ethics Committee statement on methods of sale of deaccessioned collection items
A clarification of its guidance