Monica O Montgomery

“Museum education has the power and the responsibility to do the challenging inner work of tackling tough topics and turning them into teachable moments.”

“Tough topics are only tough for those who don't want to approach conversation, who don't like problematizing the status quo and nuancing the narrative.”

“If we truly believe in the power of cultural institutions to impact communities and engage authentically with social justice issues, if we believe in museums’ capacity to bring about social change, improve cultural awareness, and even transform the world, than we must also believe that our internal practices have an impact, and must act according to the changes we seek.”

“Education is the lifeblood of museums.”