
What do we mean by the term refugee?
Read an exclusive blog by the Migration Collective about the words we use around migration, and the impact they have.

Migration stories in the collection
Discover the objects in our collection created by people who were forced to leave their homes.

Explore narrative maps
Explore artworks detailing journeys made by refugees into Serbia
For centuries people have crossed land and sea in search of safety and security. The cultural heritage transported by migrating communities has undeniably shaped Britain’s history and identity.
Explore the rich stories of migration within the collection, hear from communities about their own diverse experiences and celebrate our shared histories and heritage.
Watch an interview with artist Shorsh Saleh and the Migration Collective
Shorsh Saleh
Shorsh Saleh is a Kurdish mixed media artist, carpet designer and weaver. His work focuses on the subject of migration, border and identity.
Selena Daly
Selena Daly is a board member of non-profit organisation The Migration Collective, and an historian of migration at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Home, belonging and imagined futures
If you are part of a community group that would be interested in a similar workshop, please contact learning@rmg.co.uk
Refugee Week activities and resources
