The Migration Museum’s permanent home opens its doors in 2028 – and there are plenty of ways to get involved ahead of our launch.

Through our local activities, we bring people together to explore and share their experiences of Britain’s migration story. Our local engagement and participation aims to document and preserve contemporary migration stories – you can find out more about our story collecting process here.  

Whether you’re a grassroots collective or an established organisation, we want to connect with you. We are especially interested in working with community groups based in the City of London, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, and surrounding London boroughs on the following programmes: 

Outreach visits
We are running free storytelling workshops for community groups that explore Britain’s migration past through objects and stories from our exhibitions, and invite people to share their experiences with us. Let us bring the museum to you – please email Public Engagement Coordinator Frances Ewings at frances@migrationmuseum.org to find out more. 

Collaborative events
Planning a festival or high-impact event? We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration. Showcasing our previous work and engaging people in creative ways, we can partner on events that are aligned with our strategic priorities and audiences’ needs. Please contact Public Engagement Manager Harriet Costello on harriet@migrationmuseum.org to find out more. 

You can also view our upcoming events here. 

 

People’s Panel
We are working with over 50 people from the City of London, Lewisham, and Tower Hamlets to shape the Migration Museum’s future plans. Acting as a group of critical friends, the People’s Panel follows the success of our pilot programme in Lewisham, and works to influence the museum’s permanent home, content and engagement strategies. Find out more here.