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We are one

A new exhibition celebrating and reflecting on the museum's triumphant first year.

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The ideological origins of chattel slavery in the British world

Read the 2007 Slavery Remembrance Day memorial lecture, given by Dr Molefi Kete Asante.

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The road ahead

Museum director Richard Benjamin reveals plans for the future in his lastest blog post.

Visitor information

Open daily 10am-5pm.
Free entry!

About the museum

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The International Slavery Museum explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery, addressing the many legacies of the slave trade and telling stories of bravery and rebellion amongst the enslaved people. These are stories which have been largely untold.

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