Departures

A critically acclaimed immersive exhibition exploring 400 years of emigration from Britain from the Mayflower to the present day through personal narratives, contemporary art and a range of media. Read more

Room to Breathe

An immersive exhibition inviting you to discover stories from generations of new arrivals to Britain. Journey through a series of rooms in which the struggles, joys, creativity and resilience of living in a new land are brought to life through audio, films, photographs and personal objects. Read more

Keepsakes

Working with communities and individuals, we are exploring the nature and importance of personal keepsakes in telling migration stories. Read more

No Turning Back: Seven Migration Moments that Changed Britain

An exhibition from the Migration Museum exploring seven migration moments throughout history that changed Britain through art, photography, graphics, quotes and stories. Read more

What's on - Exhibitions

Stories in Focus: Taking Care of Business mini-tours
Join one of our free, drop-in mini-tours where we deep dive into a story or theme from our exhibition Taking Care of Business: Migrant Entrepreneurs and the Making of Britain. Read more
Moving Stories: Lewisham – window displays
What does migration mean to you? Over the past year, young people from across Lewisham have been designing exhibits responding to this question as part of our Moving Stories: Lewisham creative competition. We are proud to display the winning entry, Material Memories by Muna, as well as the five finalist teams’ work in our other window. Read more
Celebrating Community – Reflecting on the 2022 Deptford X Parade
Celebrating Community is a free, family-friendly exhibition by Deptford X, on display outside the entrance to the Migration Museum, reflecting on what it means to join together in collective events and celebrate diverse communities. Read more

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