Highlight

Detail of a dark metal sculpture with glowing orange lit eyes

Freedom! sculpture

Find out about the sculpture's journey from the slums of Haiti to the entrance of the International Slavery Museum.

Features

graphic of Sankofa bird

Slavery Remembrance Day

The programme for this year's events is now available online.

two men in suits talking in an audience

Talks and lectures online

Transcripts and podcasts of some of the major presentations about the museum and related subjects.

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

Bowl with lid, decorated with gold trim and text