About Us

The Santo Domingo Centre of Excellence for Latin American Research (SDCELAR) at the British Museum is dedicated to developing and supporting collection-based projects in collaboration with communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. By fostering a growing network of heritage communities, researchers, artists, and partners with the Museum, SDCELAR aims to: 

• Broaden the understanding and visibility of Latin American and Caribbean collections at the British Museum.
• Cultivate collaborative curatorial practices and collective interpretation with Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and traditional communities in the region.
• Promote the value, conservation, and self-representation of traditional knowledges and material practices through the shared access and study of collections.
• Contribute to the documentation of both archaeological and ethnographic materials, bringing together transdisciplinary approaches and contemporary voices.