We encourage respectful debate and discussion, but please listen and be considerate to others’ opinions.
We will not tolerate harassment or discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other factor, and reserve the right to revoke access or remove anyone demonstrating harmful behaviours. This includes any physical or verbal abuse to our staff or visitors.
These principles also apply when engaging with our online community. We aim to maintain a respectful environment across our social media channels and ask that users treat others with courtesy, avoid discriminatory or abusive language, and keep discussions constructive and relevant. We may remove comments that are offensive, misleading, spam, or that share personal information, and reserve the right to block users who repeatedly ignore these guidelines.
If you experience or see behaviour that concerns you, please speak to a member of our visitor experience or security so that we can respond appropriately. You can also get in touch with us via hello@vam.ac.uk
Many thanks for your understanding.
Updated June 2026