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Migrants at sea: The international response

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) together with the National Maritime Museum produced a series a short films about the issues surrounding migration at sea today. This film explores the international response. Read more

Migrants at sea: The migrants’ story

Migrants at sea: The rescuers’ story

Refugee

In this short drama, we meet a young girl and her family in an unknown land and discover how they came to be there, far away from home.

Moving Stories: Lewisham – a creative competition for ages 9–18

The Migration Museum has an exciting opportunity open to all young people aged 9-18 in Lewisham during London Borough of Culture 2022. Moving Stories: Lewisham is a creative competition inviting you to design an exhibit exploring migration and what it means to you. You will have the chance for your ideas to be seen and your voice amplified. Winners will work with a range of creative professionals to build your display for thousands to see Read more
We’re hiring: Learning Officer

The Migration Museum is seeking a Learning Officer to help develop and grow our popular education programme. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual with experience of engaging young people to work with our Learning team to develop the scope and reach of our education programme in line with the vision and values of the Migration Museum. Deadline: 9 October 2022. Read more
Join our People’s Panel and People’s Network

The Migration Museum is looking for people to be part of our People’s Panel and Network, helping to establish our community engagement values and practices in Lewisham and beyond. Read more
Our statement on the invasion of Ukraine and the refugee emergency

© Guy Corbishley, from our 100 Images of Migration exhibition

We know that statements alone are not enough. We all have a duty, individually and collectively, to provide support, sanctuary and welcome for people of all nationalities and backgrounds displaced by the current situation – and by other conflicts and crises around the world. Read more
A note about Achim Borchardt-Hume

It is with profound sadness that we share news of the death of Achim Borchardt-Hume, one of the Migration Museum’s longest standing and most committed Distinguished Friends. Read more
Calling all Lewisham artists and designers: Design our ‘Migrant Makers Market’

PLEASE NOTE: THE ENTRY DEADLINE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS NOW PASSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED ENTRIES. We have an opportunity for Lewisham artists and designers to design our ‘Migrant Makers Market’ in 2022. The ‘Migrant Makers Market’ will be a cause-led concept store and makerspace launching in… Read more
Departures: 400 Years of Emigration from Britain – Partner Stories

Departures: 400 Years of Emigration from Britain – Partner Stories is a national series to accompany the Migration Museum’s Departures exhibition and podcast series. British emigration is one of the largest mass movements of people in modern history – and emigration stories resonate across the UK. We’ve partnered with museums and galleries across the country… Read more
The Walk – Lewisham welcomes Little Amal

The Migration Museum was part of the welcome for Little Amal, a giant puppet of a Syrian refugee, to Lewisham on Friday 22 October 2021. Read more
Call out for Lewisham artists of migrant heritage

The Migration Museum is looking for two to four Lewisham-based artists to showcase their work in the Museum’s two large windows. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Museum’s aim to shine a light on the stories of people arriving and leaving Britain stretching back over many centuries. Deadline for applications: Friday 10 December. Read more
The Migration Museum online shop is now open

Our brand-new online shop is now open, featuring a hand-picked selection of artwork, books, homeware and gifts. All purchases support our exhibitions, events and education work. Read more

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