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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.

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
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
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
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
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
Moving Stories: Lewisham – a creative competition for young people aged 9–18

Over the past year, young people from across Lewisham have been designing exhibits responding to what migration means to them as part of Moving Stories: Lewisham, a creative competition we ran during Borough of Culture, supported by Landsec. Read more
Migration Museum shortlisted for Lewisham Mayor’s Business Awards 2022

The Migration Museum has been shortlisted in the Best Visitor Attraction category at the Lewisham Mayor’s Business Awards 2022. Please vote for us by Friday 21 October. Read more
Migration Museum receives funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund

We’re delighted to have received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for our project ‘Connecting Lewisham to its Migration Heritage’. Read more
Call out for NHS singers to participate in our 2023 Heart of the Nation installation

Do you work for the NHS (or previously did) and love to sing? The Migration Museum is looking for up to 8 people to take part in an exciting project that highlights the extraordinary role that people with migrant heritage have played in shaping and sustaining the NHS – and caring for us throughout our lives. 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