Inclusion

This guide introduces the inclusion priority area of Scotland's museums and galleries strategy. It shares relevant resources and suggests practical steps that your museum or gallery can take to achieve the actions set out in the strategy.

This page contains resources that look at language as part of an anti-racist and inclusive practice

This Knowledge Exchange explores how organisations can promote genuine inclusion through co-production and working to dismantle barriers for people with additional support needs.

Join Sacha Coward and MGS in looking beyond the more usual ways of exploring LGBTQ+ narratives in our museums, and ensuring the stories we tell reflect the communities we live in and amongst.

In this Knowledge Exchange we hear from Nelson Cummins, Communities and Campaigns Officer at Coalition for Equality and Rights (CRER). Nelson talks about the work CRER do across Scotland to eliminate racial discrimination and harassment and promote racial justice.

In this Knowledge Exchange we hear from Amy Rich at Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, Matthew Jarron from University of Dundee Museums, Heather Carroll at Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, and Aneel Singh Bhopal from West of Scotland Regional Equality Council.

In this Knowledge Exchange we learn about a project aimed at collecting material relating directly to political developments and conflict experienced during the "Troubles" and the careful engagement of various community groups.

This Knowledge Exchange was delivered by Ray Barnett, Head of Collections & Archives for the Bristol Culture & Creatives Industries team within Bristol City Council.

In this Knowledge Exchange event from Museums Galleries Scotland, speakers discuss increasing connection and engagement of Scottish heritage organisations with STEM education, using their collections, inside and outside of their venues.