A free all-day event exploring family histories and migration, in partnership with The National Archives. From practical hands-on sessions, to creative workshops and inspiring talks, the day will be suitable for all ages and will include advice from local and national organisations. Read more
Join us at the Migration Museum for a relaxed and joyous movement workshop, open to all, led by the Spanish choreographer Neus Gil Cortés – invited by the artist Isabel Castro Jung. Read more
Open to anyone working in any role in the NHS and all types of carers, this workshop gives you the opportunity to express yourself creatively through poetry, drawing and creating your own 3D works. Read more
A free, day-long festival at the Migration Museum featuring book readings, dub poetry, dance workshops, performances and more. Read more
Take part in a unique wellbeing session – morning yoga led by Parmjit Sagoo, accompanied by live tabla by Mendi Singh. This event is at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery and accompanies our Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS exhibition Read more
A relaxing workshop using seeds as a symbol of hope and a focus for creativity. Read more
Join artists Ismail Khokon and Shamila Chady for a family friendly ‘create and make’ workshop at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery inspired by Heart of the Nation. Make your own Bengali ‘Tepa Putul’ – a clay pressed doll, or try painting with henna and turmeric to create symbols that represent journeys, wellbeing and care. Read more
Join participatory theatre company Psychedelight for a special co-created performance and workshop as part of Refugee Week 2023. Read more
A day-long festival to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Windrush featuring music, performance, storytelling, interactive talks, workshops and more – led by artists, creatives and organisations with lived experience as holders of the legacy of the Windrush Generation. Read more
Curls, cornrows, or crew cut – whatever the style, share your hair stories at the Migration Museum’s Reminiscence Café. Carers and friends welcome. Free refreshments provided
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