Joint statement on unethical sales from collections
Today a joint statement on unethical sales from collections has been published from Arts Council England; Art Fund; Association of Independent Museums; Federation of Museums & Galleries of Wales; Museums Association; Museums Galleries Scotland; National Lottery Heritage Fund; National Museum Directors’ Council; Northern Ireland Museums Council and The National Archives.
As a group of key funding, development, and membership bodies of the museum sector, we believe in an ethical approach towards managing museum collections. Read the full statement on the Arts Council England website. The statement also includes guidance for museums on safeguarding items within their collections as well as the dangers of financially motivated disposals.
Introduction to collections care
Learn about collections care in this introductory guide.
Introduction to object disposal
Learn about the process of curatorially motivated object disposal of museum collections in this introductory guide.
Preparation for museum closure: Assets and Collections
Advice on managing assets and collections when preparing to close permanently.