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Museums have long been seen as neutral ground, places that preserve, interpret, and educate without taking sides. But in an era marked by social movements, political upheaval, and urgent global crises, neutrality is increasingly viewed as a form of silence. Today, museums around the world are stepping into a new role: not simply observers of history, but participants in it. Through courageous exhibitions, community collaborations, and bold public stances, museums are emerging

A raft drifts on the open sea. Bodies lie twisted in death, desperation, hope. One man waves frantically at a tiny ship on the horizon....