Ethics

Ethical standards help museums live up to their responsibilities and provide a helpful guide to best practice when the best course of action is not self-evident...


Museums Association code of ethics
The full Museums Association code of ethics and a breakdown of the ten key principles within it...


Ethics Q&A's archive
Practical solutions to ethical dilemnas, as previously featured in Museums Journal...


Ethical debates
An A-Z list of key issues, debated by figures in the museums sector...


Guidelines and other resources
Guidelines and other resources issued by the MA giving more information on ethical good practice...

Ethics Committee
Find out who's who on the Museums Association's ethics committee...



The MA provides free, confidential advice on ethical matters. Plus, training sessions on ethics are held throughout the UK. If you want some advice or more information, please contact a member of the MA's ethics team:

Rebecca Jacobs, professional development and ethics coordinator
Email: rebecca@museumsassociation.org

Caitlin Griffiths, advisor: professional issues
Email: caitlin@museumsassociation.org