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Create a National Museum of Black History and Culture
Closed
758 signatures
What the petition asks
We do not have a world-class national museum dedicated to black history.
The British Museum was created by The British Museum Act 1753. The NMAAHC was established by an Act of Congress 2003.
To create a comparable museum we need an Act of Parliament to establish a new UK Black History Museum.
The British Museum was created by The British Museum Act 1753. The NMAAHC was established by an Act of Congress 2003.
To create a comparable museum we need an Act of Parliament to establish a new UK Black History Museum.
It will have 3 aims:
Inform
Inspire
Change
Inform
Educate young & old as they see the significant contribution of black people to our society through culture, slavery, war and Windrush.
Inspire
Raise up heroes in black history & inspire the next generation of black STEM pioneers.
Change
Starting with the taught curriculum, campaign for lasting change & involve everyone in the fight against racism.
This museum will show everyone that the lives & experiences of black people in the UK matter.
Inform
Inspire
Change
Inform
Educate young & old as they see the significant contribution of black people to our society through culture, slavery, war and Windrush.
Inspire
Raise up heroes in black history & inspire the next generation of black STEM pioneers.
Change
Starting with the taught curriculum, campaign for lasting change & involve everyone in the fight against racism.
This museum will show everyone that the lives & experiences of black people in the UK matter.
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
758
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Sep 2020
Closed
10 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.