Journal of Museum Ethnography
Write for the JME!
The JME publishes work on all aspects of historical and contemporary practice related to global cultures collections. Topics include (but are not limited to): collecting and collectors, conservation, curation, display and exhibition, documentation, ethics, fieldwork, photography, repatriation, research, and theory.
The journal is not typically peer-reviewed; however, peer review can be arranged for individual articles upon request. Authors should notify the editor at the time of submission.
If you are interested in writing for the JME, please contact the Editor in the first instance.
General Guidance
Articles:
Full-length articles should not exceed 8,000 words. We particularly welcome shorter submissions (up to 6,000 words), including research notes, project updates, and ‘work-in-progress’ reflections on recent acquisitions, discoveries, conferences, and exhibitions. Contributions focusing on collections or practices outside the UK are also encouraged.
Reviews:
- Book reviews should be between 1000–2000 words in length.
- Gallery and exhibitions reviews should be under 1500 words in length and accompanied by at least three images.
Please note: the JME does not accept unsolicited reviews. Suggestions for review content should be sent to the relevant editor.
For full details on formatting, referencing, image use, and the editorial process, please consult our Notes for Contributors.
The Editorial Board
Editor: Polly Bence (British Museum)
Deputy Editor: Amie Kirby (Working Class Movement Library)
Book Reviews Editor: Danika Parikh (University or Sussex)
Gallery & Exhibition Reviews Editor: Ayesha Fuentes (University of Cambridge)
Contributing Editors:
Claire Wintle (University of Brighton)
Emma Martin (University of Manchester)
Laura Peers (Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford)
Nathalie Cooper (University of Warwick)
Access to the JME
The JME is published annually and sent free of charge to all MEG members and institutional members. It is also available by subscription to university libraries and overseas institutions at £40 per year.
Back issues have been digitised and are accessible via JSTOR with a three-year moving wall. Members receive access instructions upon joining. If you haven’t received your access email, please contact our Membership Officer.
For institutional subscriptions, please contact our Journal Subscriptions Officer. Print copies of past issues are available to purchase by both members and non-members – excluding Volume 4, which is out of print.
