Introducing the revised Code of Ethics for Museums

Abstract

The Museums Association consulted with the museums sector on changes to the Code of Ethics during 2014-5, and published a revised Code of Ethics for Museums in November 2015. The new version reaffirms 'core' ethical stances on disposal and acquisition of museum collections. It also expands the concept of museum ethics to include consideration of issues of public benefit, freedom of speech, institutional integrity and sponsorship.