Explore stories

In his work Crossing Border, the Khurdish artist reflects on his experience of fleeing his homeland and crossing the Mediterranean Sea by boat: ‘When I look at the artwork I just don’t see a painting. I see a story’

As a new collection of artworks reflecting on migrant experiences opens at the Queen's House, curator Tim May explores the role of physical and invisible borders in the story of migration

Explore printed ephemera at the Caird Library and Archive, a collection that brings to life the golden age of ocean travel.

From maps and mementos to art and commemoration, discover surprising migration stories found in the National Maritime Museum's collection

My Creative Research Fellowship aimed to explore the collections from new perspectives and to engage with audiences in different ways.

Shirley Fox shares her memories of moving to the UK, in a special oral history marking 75 years since the Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain

See the outcome of workshops centred around Refugee Week 2023's theme of Compassion, hosted by the National Maritime Museum in partnership with Lewisham College.

A brief guide to the records, resources and online collections available for people researching Jamaican ancestry.

The Empire Windrush wasn't the only ship to carry Caribbean passengers to the UK. Find out more about the vessels and people that helped to shape modern Britain