Since its establishment in the 1750s, the British Museum has been the cultural institution at the heart of the United Kingdom. Intended to cover all aspects of study, from history to science, it was always meant to be open to visitors from all across the world. It has evolved with the times, shifting based on developments in human knowledge and collecting a smorgasbord of cultural and historical artifacts from civilizations throughout mankind’s past. It is simply astounding in the breadth and depth of its collections and exhibits. But now, progressive activists wish to add one more permanent display to this cornucopia of culture: a dedicated section lambasting Britain for its role in the African slave trade.
The museum is currently undergoing a major renovation, expanding its galleries and reorienting many of its exhibits. The plan is to bring the institution into the 21st century as a place where visitors can experience the sum total of world knowledge in the novel ways in which we can explore it today. Technological integration, changes in how artifacts are displayed, and physical expansion will help accomplish that mission and allow the museum to fulfill its original purpose long into the future. This much-needed renovation, however, is being targeted by left-wing political activists who see it as an opportunity to weave their favored ideology into the fabric of the organization.
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