Migration to Britain: inspirational musicians and their anthems

Explore portraits of different musicians and discover what they can tell us about music, migration and its impact on British culture.

National Portrait Gallery History explainer: migration stories

This video uses portraits to tell the stories of some of the people who have migrated to Britain throughout history. We discover their stories and the impact they have made. We consider some of the reasons why people migrate, and how migration shapes our everyday lives.

Migration Museum Story Discs Activity

Create your own migration story discs using our templates.

Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS Digital Exhibition

The NHS is close to all of our hearts – now more than ever. From the very beginning, people have come to Britain from all over the world to make this grand vision for a better society a reality. The NHS would not have become the beloved institution it is today without its international workers. But their vital role has largely been ignored.

Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS  is a digital exhibition that puts this vital story at centre stage through oral histories and archival materials, as well as art, animations and data visualisations.