A feature on the Migration Museum’s opening in Lewisham in Italian publication Artribune (article in Italian).

A feature on the Migration Museum’s opening in Lewisham in the Lewisham Ledger (page 5).

To Do List caught up with the Migration Museum’s head of public engagement, Robyn Kasozi, as the brand new museum site opened in Lewisham.

‘London will this week gain a novel addition to its culture scene. Opening in a new, larger space on 14 February, the Migration Museum is dedicated to exploring how the movement of people both to and from the country has helped shape it over the centuries.’

The Migration Museum featured in Blooloop’s feature on the top 19 new museums around the world to look forward to in 2020.

An article in the Evening Standard about the Migration Museum’s move to its new venue in the heart of Lewisham Shopping Centre, featuring an interview with our director, Sophie Henderson.

‘The Migration Museum, which looks at the movement of people to and from the UK, will open at a former H&M store in Lewisham Shopping Centre on Friday, February 14.’

‘In 1620, colonists known as ‘the pilgrims’ left Plymouth on the ship and made their way to America. As this year marks the 400th anniversary of this important historical event, an exciting new project has been commissioned by the Migration Museum in London.’

‘The Migration Museum is moving to Lewisham Shopping Centre following a two-and-a-half-year residency in Lambeth. Through events, exhibitions and education workshops the museum tells the stories of migration to Britain over hundreds of years.’

‘Britain’s first museum dedicated to exploring how the movement of people to and from the UK across the ages has shaped who we are is opening at a new venue in the heart of south London.’

The Evening Standard’s Londoner’s Diary featured a quote from Baroness Sayeeda Warsi during our 2020 Lecture about how she successfully silenced a racist troll on social media by offering him a cup of tea and some samosas.

A report in the Yorkshire Post about Baroness Warsi’s 2020 Migration Museum Lecture, hosted at King’s College London on January 21.

The Migration Museum’s new venue in Lewisham featured in Museums + Heritage Advisor’s list of top 2020 museum openings.

‘The Migration Museum tells the story of the movement of people — and that means the story of Britain’s Jews. Last weekend it held a day of talks and workshops, including Rob Rinder speaking on his experiences, and advice researching your own family.’

‘Who do you think you are? As the BBC show has taught us there is a growing desire to find out where we come from and to uncover the stories of the ancestors that brought us here. And now you don’t have to be a celebrity to find out.’

‘Learn how to delve into your roots at the Migration Museum’s Family History Day. It’s for anyone who wants to trace their family tree, with a chance to pick up tips and advice on your research from experts, whether you’re new to genealogy, or have hit a wall with your current research and don’t know how to proceed.’

The Observer‘s critics selected our Family History Day as one of the cultural highlights for the week ahead in The New Review. Full page view here.

‘Unlock your family’s story and explore interactive installations through a range of activities and talks.’

‘Lambeth’s Migration Museum is inviting teams from across the borough to compete in a free football and basketball tournament next week.’

We featured in an article about museums working with refugees and migrants and exploring migration themes in MuseumNext.