Highlight

Modern shrine with a variety of personal objects

Legacies of slavery gallery

Find out how people of African descent have helped to shape the society and cultures of the Americas and Europe in the centuries since the abolition of the slave trade.

Features

detail of colourful artwork inspired by traditional African art and patterns

We are one

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

young boy pointing at museum display

A winning formula

Museum director Richard Benjamin's latest blog post about Black achievers in the news and the museum.

Visitor information

Open daily 10am-5pm.
Free entry!

About the museum

carnival costume display

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.

Collection spotlight

Caricature of a Black lady washing another Black person in a tub