Opinion

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Ancestors’ dignity cannot wait for repatriation

The Horniman's Heba Abd el Gawad on the ethics of storing human remains

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When charity law meets restitution

Two experts explain the new legal provisions making it easier for some museums to return artefacts on moral grounds

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UK museums are rethinking their approaches to Ukrainian cultural heritage

There’s growing recognition that the history of Eastern Europe is a global concern, says Evgeniya Ravtsova

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Editorial | Exploring our colonial legacy

Simon Stephens on Museums Journal's special issue guest edited by author, broadcaster and sociology professor Gary Young

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The power of partnership

The British Museum’s Partnership Galleries – the latest of which opened at Norwich Castle in the summer – are an ambitious and growing network, says Nicholas Cullinan

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Ethical issues can be explored with diverse audiences

Antitheses project is looking at the morals of displaying human remains, says Errol Francis

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Creative activities play a role in healthcare

They improve wellbeing and patient outcomes, says Caroline Hamson

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Museums must embrace a regenerative model of practice

The movement challenges museums to become active contributors to ecological and cultural renewal, says Eric Langham

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Trans pride in the museum

Margaret Middleton on how Manchester Art Gallery has opened its doors to transgender communities

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Private collection loans benefit all parties

Renaissance artworks will transform the Holburne, says Chris Stephens

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Why is participation in museums so difficult?

Ideas and practices of participation have boomed in museums over the last 20 years

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Editorial | A sense of belonging

The sector can foster belonging by offering spaces where ideas can be explored, shared and understood writes Simon Stephens