Migration Museum
@migrationmuseum.org
Creating Britain’s Missing Museum. We explore how the movement of people to and from the UK has made us who we are.
Community guidelines → https://www.migrationmuseum.org/community-guidelines/
Community guidelines → https://www.migrationmuseum.org/community-guidelines/
Chaired by journalist @rafaelbehr.bsky.social , the evening articulated how every voice can contribute in shaping “us.” Moments of connection, laughter, and shared purpose made the night unforgettable. 💛
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Chaired by journalist @rafaelbehr.bsky.social , the evening articulated how every voice can contribute in shaping “us.” Moments of connection, laughter, and shared purpose made the night unforgettable. 💛
Drawing on history and his own experience as the child of immigrants, Sunder reflected on control, contribution, and compassion, offering six signposts for building more thoughtful conversations about the future.
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Drawing on history and his own experience as the child of immigrants, Sunder reflected on control, contribution, and compassion, offering six signposts for building more thoughtful conversations about the future.
Thinking back to when we filled the room at Merchant Taylors' Hall with curiosity, conversation, and a shared sense of possibility… ✨ Sunder, Director @britishfuture.bsky.social, explored how the history of immigration shapes who we are.
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thinking back to when we filled the room at Merchant Taylors' Hall with curiosity, conversation, and a shared sense of possibility… ✨ Sunder, Director @britishfuture.bsky.social, explored how the history of immigration shapes who we are.
"If we use the history well, it could help us to live well together and embrace a changing idea of ‘us’, in which everybody’s voice can be heard." – Sunder Katwala (@sundersays.bsky.social) #MigrationMuseum
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"If we use the history well, it could help us to live well together and embrace a changing idea of ‘us’, in which everybody’s voice can be heard." – Sunder Katwala (@sundersays.bsky.social) #MigrationMuseum
Join artist Haleema Aziz for a workshop to create an artwork for the @rcnlibraries.bsky.social's upcoming exhibition about migration and nursing.
📆 5 Dec, 4 - 5.30pm, Oxford Circus (Free)
⭐Particularly aimed at nursing and healthcare staff with experience of migration.
Learn more: bit.ly/4oLAVYH
📆 5 Dec, 4 - 5.30pm, Oxford Circus (Free)
⭐Particularly aimed at nursing and healthcare staff with experience of migration.
Learn more: bit.ly/4oLAVYH
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join artist Haleema Aziz for a workshop to create an artwork for the @rcnlibraries.bsky.social's upcoming exhibition about migration and nursing.
📆 5 Dec, 4 - 5.30pm, Oxford Circus (Free)
⭐Particularly aimed at nursing and healthcare staff with experience of migration.
Learn more: bit.ly/4oLAVYH
📆 5 Dec, 4 - 5.30pm, Oxford Circus (Free)
⭐Particularly aimed at nursing and healthcare staff with experience of migration.
Learn more: bit.ly/4oLAVYH
Partner with us!
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Partner with us!
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
Planning a festival or community event in 2025 or 2026?
We can bring stories, activities, and displays that celebrate migration and get people talking...
Photos: Elzbieta Piekacz, Sopo Ramischwili
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We are excited to be partnered with Dominus on this development, connected by a shared belief that now more than ever we need an inspiring, permanent cultural institution that puts Britain's migration story at centre stage.
It was a real pleasure to join the Dominus team on site earlier this month.
It was a real pleasure to join the Dominus team on site earlier this month.
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are excited to be partnered with Dominus on this development, connected by a shared belief that now more than ever we need an inspiring, permanent cultural institution that puts Britain's migration story at centre stage.
It was a real pleasure to join the Dominus team on site earlier this month.
It was a real pleasure to join the Dominus team on site earlier this month.
🔨 Permanent Home Loading...
Our permanent home, currently under construction (pictured below!), is set to open at the start of 2028, in the heart of the City of London!
Here is a sneak peak of the progress so far 👀
Our permanent home, currently under construction (pictured below!), is set to open at the start of 2028, in the heart of the City of London!
Here is a sneak peak of the progress so far 👀
October 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🔨 Permanent Home Loading...
Our permanent home, currently under construction (pictured below!), is set to open at the start of 2028, in the heart of the City of London!
Here is a sneak peak of the progress so far 👀
Our permanent home, currently under construction (pictured below!), is set to open at the start of 2028, in the heart of the City of London!
Here is a sneak peak of the progress so far 👀
Looking for a book to get lost in this Autumn?
This Black History Month we have hand-picked seven stories of love, history and identity to get you through the colder months.
(You’ll find all seven titles pictured above.)
Browse them all and more in our online shop 🔗 bit.ly/4ocv7H4
This Black History Month we have hand-picked seven stories of love, history and identity to get you through the colder months.
(You’ll find all seven titles pictured above.)
Browse them all and more in our online shop 🔗 bit.ly/4ocv7H4
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Looking for a book to get lost in this Autumn?
This Black History Month we have hand-picked seven stories of love, history and identity to get you through the colder months.
(You’ll find all seven titles pictured above.)
Browse them all and more in our online shop 🔗 bit.ly/4ocv7H4
This Black History Month we have hand-picked seven stories of love, history and identity to get you through the colder months.
(You’ll find all seven titles pictured above.)
Browse them all and more in our online shop 🔗 bit.ly/4ocv7H4
Dr Arnab & Dr Sunita Seal, like many South Asians across the UK today, are celebrating Diwali. 🪔
While Diwali holds different meanings across faiths and communities, it is united in its symbol of light overcoming darkness. You can see these symbols appear in Dr Arnab's personal story below 👇
While Diwali holds different meanings across faiths and communities, it is united in its symbol of light overcoming darkness. You can see these symbols appear in Dr Arnab's personal story below 👇
October 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Dr Arnab & Dr Sunita Seal, like many South Asians across the UK today, are celebrating Diwali. 🪔
While Diwali holds different meanings across faiths and communities, it is united in its symbol of light overcoming darkness. You can see these symbols appear in Dr Arnab's personal story below 👇
While Diwali holds different meanings across faiths and communities, it is united in its symbol of light overcoming darkness. You can see these symbols appear in Dr Arnab's personal story below 👇
Do you have a migration story you'd like to share?
It’s a question we’ve asked over 7,000 people across the UK.
Over the coming months we will be highlighting a few story discs using #MigrationStories.
One story, out of thousands, that stayed with us was…
It’s a question we’ve asked over 7,000 people across the UK.
Over the coming months we will be highlighting a few story discs using #MigrationStories.
One story, out of thousands, that stayed with us was…
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Do you have a migration story you'd like to share?
It’s a question we’ve asked over 7,000 people across the UK.
Over the coming months we will be highlighting a few story discs using #MigrationStories.
One story, out of thousands, that stayed with us was…
It’s a question we’ve asked over 7,000 people across the UK.
Over the coming months we will be highlighting a few story discs using #MigrationStories.
One story, out of thousands, that stayed with us was…
Join us on 13 Oct at Barts North Wing, London to hear from expert speakers about the Windrush generation’s significant contributions to the NHS. #BlackHistoryMonth
This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.
Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ
This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.
Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join us on 13 Oct at Barts North Wing, London to hear from expert speakers about the Windrush generation’s significant contributions to the NHS. #BlackHistoryMonth
This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.
Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ
This event is held in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust Archives, Barts Heritage, & Culture Mile BID.
Book here: bit.ly/48fzzQQ
Love it or hate it...
While most of us are familiar with Marmite's distinctive taste & iconic black and yellow jars, the migration story of how this quintessentially British spread came to be (and it's role in WW1) is not so commonly known.
📷 1921 Census of England and Wales, John Gollop
While most of us are familiar with Marmite's distinctive taste & iconic black and yellow jars, the migration story of how this quintessentially British spread came to be (and it's role in WW1) is not so commonly known.
📷 1921 Census of England and Wales, John Gollop
September 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Love it or hate it...
While most of us are familiar with Marmite's distinctive taste & iconic black and yellow jars, the migration story of how this quintessentially British spread came to be (and it's role in WW1) is not so commonly known.
📷 1921 Census of England and Wales, John Gollop
While most of us are familiar with Marmite's distinctive taste & iconic black and yellow jars, the migration story of how this quintessentially British spread came to be (and it's role in WW1) is not so commonly known.
📷 1921 Census of England and Wales, John Gollop
Thank you to everyone who joined us at St Paul's Cathedral earlier this month.
It was a fantastic day exploring Viking history and creativity — from building boats to making badges and sharing your #MigrationStories, now part of our growing collection.
#CreativeLearning #CulturalHeritage
It was a fantastic day exploring Viking history and creativity — from building boats to making badges and sharing your #MigrationStories, now part of our growing collection.
#CreativeLearning #CulturalHeritage
August 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at St Paul's Cathedral earlier this month.
It was a fantastic day exploring Viking history and creativity — from building boats to making badges and sharing your #MigrationStories, now part of our growing collection.
#CreativeLearning #CulturalHeritage
It was a fantastic day exploring Viking history and creativity — from building boats to making badges and sharing your #MigrationStories, now part of our growing collection.
#CreativeLearning #CulturalHeritage
📅 Date: 3 Sept 2025
🕐 Time: 10:00–15:30 (BST)
📍 Location: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head Liverpool L3 1DG
This event is ideal for professionals in collections, community-centred work, and migration history. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn from experts in the field.
🕐 Time: 10:00–15:30 (BST)
📍 Location: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head Liverpool L3 1DG
This event is ideal for professionals in collections, community-centred work, and migration history. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn from experts in the field.
August 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📅 Date: 3 Sept 2025
🕐 Time: 10:00–15:30 (BST)
📍 Location: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head Liverpool L3 1DG
This event is ideal for professionals in collections, community-centred work, and migration history. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn from experts in the field.
🕐 Time: 10:00–15:30 (BST)
📍 Location: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head Liverpool L3 1DG
This event is ideal for professionals in collections, community-centred work, and migration history. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn from experts in the field.
Join the Migration Museum on 3 September to explore how to bring diverse stories into museum collections — an event in partnership with the National Museums Liverpool.
Register by 20 August via Eventbrite link: bit.ly/3HapTvK
📷 Elzbieta Piekacz
Register by 20 August via Eventbrite link: bit.ly/3HapTvK
📷 Elzbieta Piekacz
August 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Join the Migration Museum on 3 September to explore how to bring diverse stories into museum collections — an event in partnership with the National Museums Liverpool.
Register by 20 August via Eventbrite link: bit.ly/3HapTvK
📷 Elzbieta Piekacz
Register by 20 August via Eventbrite link: bit.ly/3HapTvK
📷 Elzbieta Piekacz
A year on from the violence directed towards people seeking sanctuary, people of colour, Muslims and others across the UK, we continue to see organised anti-immigrant protests — most recently last weekend in Epping, Essex.
July 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A year on from the violence directed towards people seeking sanctuary, people of colour, Muslims and others across the UK, we continue to see organised anti-immigrant protests — most recently last weekend in Epping, Essex.
"I stand here before you today not as an immigrant success story, but as a British success story. I am what is possible when Britain is true to its real spirit.' – George Alagiah OBE (1955-2023).
George was a remarkable supporter and trustee. He spoke these words at the launch of our first venue.
George was a remarkable supporter and trustee. He spoke these words at the launch of our first venue.
July 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"I stand here before you today not as an immigrant success story, but as a British success story. I am what is possible when Britain is true to its real spirit.' – George Alagiah OBE (1955-2023).
George was a remarkable supporter and trustee. He spoke these words at the launch of our first venue.
George was a remarkable supporter and trustee. He spoke these words at the launch of our first venue.
Tapestry of Time is an animated film by Osbert Parker and Luke Ramsey that captures the people, communities, and key events that have shaped Britain — from the Ice Ages to today — through an immersive historical timeline, including a special nod to the #BayeuxTapestry.
📹Osbert Parker & Luke Ramsay
📹Osbert Parker & Luke Ramsay
July 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Tapestry of Time is an animated film by Osbert Parker and Luke Ramsey that captures the people, communities, and key events that have shaped Britain — from the Ice Ages to today — through an immersive historical timeline, including a special nod to the #BayeuxTapestry.
📹Osbert Parker & Luke Ramsay
📹Osbert Parker & Luke Ramsay
As the Bayeux Tapestry prepares to return to the UK, we’re revisiting a moment from a film we commissioned for our All Our Stories exhibition — one that brings this historic artwork into conversation with stories of migration.
© City of Bayeux
© City of Bayeux
July 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
As the Bayeux Tapestry prepares to return to the UK, we’re revisiting a moment from a film we commissioned for our All Our Stories exhibition — one that brings this historic artwork into conversation with stories of migration.
© City of Bayeux
© City of Bayeux
Dr Hargundas Khanchandani 💙
Born in Sindh, he left after Partition. After graduating from Grant Medical College, Bombay, he came to England in 1954 for further qualifications — leaving his wife & sons behind. He later brought them over & became a much-loved GP in Luton.
📷 courtesy Raj Khanchandani
Born in Sindh, he left after Partition. After graduating from Grant Medical College, Bombay, he came to England in 1954 for further qualifications — leaving his wife & sons behind. He later brought them over & became a much-loved GP in Luton.
📷 courtesy Raj Khanchandani
July 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Dr Hargundas Khanchandani 💙
Born in Sindh, he left after Partition. After graduating from Grant Medical College, Bombay, he came to England in 1954 for further qualifications — leaving his wife & sons behind. He later brought them over & became a much-loved GP in Luton.
📷 courtesy Raj Khanchandani
Born in Sindh, he left after Partition. After graduating from Grant Medical College, Bombay, he came to England in 1954 for further qualifications — leaving his wife & sons behind. He later brought them over & became a much-loved GP in Luton.
📷 courtesy Raj Khanchandani
Meet Connie Bennet 💙
She arrived from Manila, Philippines in 1970 to train at Westminster School of Nursing. Connie went on to work in the NHS for 46 years, retiring as a Practice Nurse in Enfield & Haringey.
📷 Leila and Connie Bennet
#NHSvoices #NursingHistory
She arrived from Manila, Philippines in 1970 to train at Westminster School of Nursing. Connie went on to work in the NHS for 46 years, retiring as a Practice Nurse in Enfield & Haringey.
📷 Leila and Connie Bennet
#NHSvoices #NursingHistory
July 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Meet Connie Bennet 💙
She arrived from Manila, Philippines in 1970 to train at Westminster School of Nursing. Connie went on to work in the NHS for 46 years, retiring as a Practice Nurse in Enfield & Haringey.
📷 Leila and Connie Bennet
#NHSvoices #NursingHistory
She arrived from Manila, Philippines in 1970 to train at Westminster School of Nursing. Connie went on to work in the NHS for 46 years, retiring as a Practice Nurse in Enfield & Haringey.
📷 Leila and Connie Bennet
#NHSvoices #NursingHistory