100 Images of Migration gallery

Living in limbo in the UK

Hendy is originally from Malaysia. He lives in a small flat with eight other workers. He has never seen his baby girl. He communicates with his family in Malaysia via Facebook. As he had to renounce Malaysian citizenship, he is unable even to go back. His life is suspended. Read more

Kash

Ridley Market, Dalston Read more

Flat cap in the mosque

Getting ready for prayers at the Central Mosque Ghamkol Sharif in Birmingham, 2002. Included because I like the flat cap, such a badge of Britishness! Read more

Young Jamaican boy looks after his family’s luggage, September 1954

Migration Museum wins Best Shop and Rising Star awards at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2024

The Migration Museum’s shop has won two more awards at this year’s Cultural Enterprises Awards. Our Migrant Makers Market, which champions products made by migrant-led brands and creatives, was awarded Best Shop, while our Retail Manager Katy Clinch brought home the Rising Star award. Read more
Migration Museum secures permanent home in the City of London

After a 10-year journey, the Migration Museum is delighted to announce that it has been given the green light for a permanent home in the City of London. Read more
Heart of the Nation wins Museums + Heritage Awards Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year

Our Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS exhibition has won Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024. Read more
Migrant Makers Market wins People’s Choice Awards at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2023

We’re thrilled to have won the People’s Choice award at the Cultural Enterprises Awards 2023 for our Migrant Makers Market, our concept store and makerspace providing a platform for a unique range of amazing products made by migrant-led businesses and creators. Read more
Artist Call Out for Inside/Outside and All In Between – a community curated exhibition in Lewisham

Are you an artist passionate about delving into the complexities of the migrant experience? We invite you to participate in our upcoming exhibition centred around the theme of Inside/Outside and All In Between. Application deadline: 31 May 2024 Read more
Young Creatives Club at the Migration Museum

Join the Migration Museum this summer from 24–28 July for a week-long creative programme. Develop your creative skills in response to the theme: ‘Who is a Migrant?’ Open to all young people in Lewisham ages 14-18. All abilities and skills welcome. Read more
Migration Museum receives funding from the Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme

The Migration Museum is delighted to have received funding from the Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme to create a cutting edge new digital footprint. Read more
In memory of George Alagiah OBE

We are heartbroken that our trustee George Alagiah OBE has passed away. George was a passionate supporter, a remarkable trustee and a true friend and champion. Read more
Migration Museum Learning Team wins at the Charity Awards 2024

The Migration Museum Learning Team wins at the Charity Awards 2024 Read more
We’re Hiring: Freelance Engagement Lead – Leeds

The Migration Museum is seeking a Freelance Engagement Lead to oversee our touring exhibition Heart of the Nation: Migration and the Making of the NHS in Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre from November 2023 until February 2024. This is an outstanding opportunity for a creative, self-directed and organised person who is passionate about delivering an important and timely exhibition for diverse audiences. Deadline: 8 October 2023. Read more