Sing Sing Prison Museum is the extraordinary location where the complex and compelling stories of incarceration are shared on the grounds of one of America’s most historic active prisons. A site of self-reflection and learning, the Museum challenges all of us to imagine a more equitable criminal justice system and to take action toward building a more just society.
Our Goals Are To:
- De-sensationalize and humanize the stories of the prison impacted: Become a prominent voice in the national conversation about social and criminal justice.
- Challenge what it means to be a prison museum: Become the leading prison museum in the U.S., with a facility of architectural distinction and a reputation of outstanding programs.
- Listen to and uplift those living the experience daily: Have a positive impact on the incarcerated, workers, victims, and families.,
- Revitalize Ossining: Stimulate local and regional economic development in the Hudson Valley and the village of Ossining.
Sing Sing Prison Museum Institutional Values and Statement on
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
The Sing Sing Prison Museum acknowledges the diverse world we live in, and we insist that our trustees, staff, and volunteers reflect that diversity.
We work to use the lessons of our past to heal the wounds of mass incarceration, protect the vulnerable, and acknowledge the complexities of the criminal justice system in the United States. We value diversity, equity, inclusion and access in all aspects of our work. Our goal is to ensure our institutional framework, policy and practices reflect these values in all we do.
We are committed to listening and re-evaluating in order to maintain an accessible and safe space that encourages a free and fair exchange of ideas for all. The Museum’s intersectional focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in addressing current and future issues aims to integrate best practices across all procedure, policy, and programs for marginalized groups who face issues of discrimination or exclusion. It is our goal to ensure that all perspectives represented in the institution are approached with care and thought in order to make a positive impact within our community.
We believe in the power of a well-informed society to imagine a more just future.
We work to use the lessons of our past to heal the wounds of mass incarceration, protect the vulnerable, and acknowledge the complexities of the criminal justice system in the United States. We value diversity, equity, inclusion and access in all aspects of our work. Our goal is to ensure our institutional framework, policy and practices reflect these values in all we do.
We are committed to listening and re-evaluating in order to maintain an accessible and safe space that encourages a free and fair exchange of ideas for all. The Museum’s intersectional focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in addressing current and future issues aims to integrate best practices across all procedure, policy, and programs for marginalized groups who face issues of discrimination or exclusion. It is our goal to ensure that all perspectives represented in the institution are approached with care and thought in order to make a positive impact within our community.
We believe in the power of a well-informed society to imagine a more just future.
