Museum Practice: Confronting the Past

Review

What systems are in place in your life that you feel need to change? What holds you back from making those necessary changes?

This topic is complicated, and discussing the histories of museums can sometimes be painful. It's important to understand how you feel and try to learn as much as you can from people with diverse perspectives and lived experiences. The continuation of these conversations is crucial to the betterment of museums and learning experiences in the future. 

Think about ways you can continue the conversation in your own spheres of influence. What issues do you feel passionate about?

Explore some of the resources on the next page to learn more.