At the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, we wholeheartedly welcome everyone and champion diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) as the driving force behind our mission.  Our commitment to these principles ensures that access to the Museum’s facilities, collections, opportunities, and experiences are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe that embracing these values fuels innovation, empowers our team, and elevates our institution. Our staff, board, volunteers, and partners are united in this commitment, embracing a vision that supports the holistic understanding and advancement of DEAI goals.

What We Stand For:

• We cherish the inclusion of multiple perspectives and respect differing views and lived experiences. This diversity of thought expands our minds and strengthens our Museum.
• We acknowledge that race and class have shaped our country’s history and our Museum’s story. We are committed to exploring and understanding these complex narratives within our collection and history.
• We invest in the Museum’s ongoing relevance through rigorous scholarship and mindful conservation of our objects. By doing so, we connect our historical collection with current societal issues, making it a living, breathing part of today’s conversations.
• We are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement, and we commit to sharing our DEAI goals and progress with our community regularly. We embark on this journey together, ensuring that our members, partners, and stakeholders reflect and embrace these core values.

At GVM, we strive to create accessible environments throughout our physical building and practices, ensuring that the public has both physical and intellectual access to the Museum and its resources. We aim to make GVM a welcoming space where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to bring their whole self to our immersive and intimate Museum experience. If you ever face accessibility issues while visiting, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of our staff members. We are here to ensure that GVM is a welcoming space for all!