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Director Sophie Henderson talks Adopting Britain and more with Unbound Philanthropy’s Taryn Higashi

Visitors look at paper discs on wall, which visitors have written their migration/non-migration stories on before hanging up. A young boy in the foreground captures the scene on a tablet camera.

Unbound Philanthropy’s Summer Newsletter features a conversation between Executive Director Taryn Higashi and our Director Sophie Henderson on Adopting Britain, Education and more. Read more

BuzzFeed features 100 Images of Migration

BuzzFeed have published an article on our 100 Images of Migration online gallery. Read more

Pioneers: Bushra Nasir CBE (MMP Education Committee Chair)

Pioneers is an Islam Channel documentary series which celebrates British Muslim Innovators. This latest in the Pioneers series charts the journey and achievements of our Education Committee Chair, the hugely successful and influential Bushra Nasir CBE. Biography: Bushra Nasir CBE Mrs Bushra Nasir was a secondary headteacher with 20 years’ experience at Plashet School in the London Borough of Newham before retiring in December 2012.… Read more

London Live: Adopting Britain

Maurice Nwokeji and Frank Gitro tell London Live TV about the personal objects that they have contributed to the Migration Museum Project’s Keepsakes display in the Adopting Britain exhibition at Southbank Centre. Keepsakes is a new Migration Museum Project initiative bringing together personal objects that keep alive individuals’ memories of migration and identity. Watch this space for our… Read more

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Have your say: take our survey and help shape the future of the Migration Museum

Have your say: take our survey and help shape the future of the Migration Museum. Read more
Migration Museum secures permanent home in the City of London

After a 10-year journey, the Migration Museum is delighted to announce that it has been given the green light for a permanent home in the City of London. Read more
Migration Museum wins Best Shop and Rising Star awards at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2024

The Migration Museum’s shop has won two more awards at this year’s Cultural Enterprises Awards. Our Migrant Makers Market, which champions products made by migrant-led brands and creatives, was awarded Best Shop, while our Retail Manager Katy Clinch brought home the Rising Star award. Read more
Migrant Makers Market wins People’s Choice Awards at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2023

We’re thrilled to have won the People’s Choice award at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2023 for our Migrant Makers Market, our concept store and makerspace providing a platform for a unique range of amazing products made by migrant-led businesses and creators. Read more
Heart of the Nation shortlisted for Museums + Heritage Awards Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year

Our Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS exhibition has been shortlisted for the Museums + Heritage Awards Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year. Read more
Young Creatives Club at the Migration Museum

Join the Migration Museum this summer from 24–28 July for a week-long creative programme. Develop your creative skills in response to the theme: ‘Who is a Migrant?’ Open to all young people in Lewisham ages 14-18. All abilities and skills welcome. Read more
Artist Call Out for Inside/Outside and All In Between – a community curated exhibition in Lewisham

Are you an artist passionate about delving into the complexities of the migrant experience? We invite you to participate in our upcoming exhibition centred around the theme of Inside/Outside and All In Between. Application deadline: 31 May 2024 Read more
In memory of George Alagiah OBE

We are heartbroken that our trustee George Alagiah OBE has passed away. George was a passionate supporter, a remarkable trustee and a true friend and champion. Read more
Call Out: Interactive Display Designer for our education and event space

The Migration Museum is looking for a product designer to help us design two interactive displays for our education and events space. Read more
We’re Hiring: Freelance Engagement Lead – Leeds

The Migration Museum is seeking a Freelance Engagement Lead to oversee our touring exhibition Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS in Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre from November 2023 until February 2024. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative, self-directed and organised person who is passionate about delivering an important and timely exhibition for diverse audiences. Deadline: 8 October 2023. Read more