Communicating decolonisation guidance
Helping you and your organisation talk about your work
Supporting Decolonisation
We unreservedly support initiatives to decolonise museums and their collections
Decolonisation is not simply the relocation of a statue or an object; it is a long-term process that seeks to recognise the integral role of empire in museums – from their creation to the present day. Decolonisation requires a reappraisal of our institutions and their history and an effort to address colonial structures and approaches to all areas of museum work.
Guide | Supporting Decolonisation in Museums
Blog | The MA hasn’t got everything right – but we’re committed to making lasting change
Inclusive histories | Representing hidden and untold stories
Director Luke Syson discusses exploring complex and complete histories at the Fitzwilliam Museum
Inclusive histories | To Whom Does This Belong
Museum X and Cornwall Museums Partnership explore Black British cultural heritage through collaboration
Case studies
Our statement on decolonisation
Engaging with communities of origin
David Gaimster, who is returning to the UK museum sector after eight years working in Australasia, reflects on repatriation, restitution and his experiences working with Indigenous communities
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