An exploration of British Colonialism
The Museum of British Colonialism is a network and platform for facilitating global conversations about British colonialism and its legacies. We make visible suppressed and marginalised histories and elevate underrepresented voices in order to challenge damaging myths. We are a transnational, anti-racist and anti-colonial organisation.
Afterlives of Colonial Incarceration
An online exhibition from Newcastle University and the Leverhulme Trust exploring how colonial structures of incarceration in Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana have shaped the post-colonial experience.
Paper Trails
An interview series platforming the work of early-career researchers working on British colonialism.
Projects
Discover the diversity of our projects, featuring interviews, oral histories, digital reconstructions, exhibitions, and fieldwork diaries.
Blog
Explore our blog for fresh perspectives, thought-provoking insights, and engaging conversations on a range of topics.
Latest Explorations
Paper Trails: Awuor Onyango
MBC's Andrea Potts sat down with Awuor Onyango to discuss her artistic practice, which explores how definitions of womanhood have been imposed,
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Paper Trails: Emma Mincks
May 18, 2026 -
Paper Trails: Anaïs Walsdorf
April 23, 2026 -
Red Bark and Empire: Unearthing the Colonial Roots of Kew Gardens
November 17, 2025 -
Archiving Legacy of Resistance in Post Colonial Kenya: An Interview
October 11, 2025
We do not hold a physical collection.
Instead, we create, share, and act as a repository for digital resources that highlight lived experiences of British colonialism.
We do not hold a physical collection.
Instead, we create, share, and act as a repository for digital resources that highlight lived experiences of British colonialism.
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As a fully volunteer-led organization, we depend on donations to sustain our crucial work and advance our mission. Join us in our efforts by making a donation today, and sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on our progress.