Migration and movement

Ocean crossings, cultural shifts and global forces

‘I've seen how Windrush identity has evolved’ – Anita McKenzie on mixed heritage and belonging

Anita McKenzie's parents arrived in Britain from Jamaica during the 1950s. Listen as she shares her memories of life in London, recorded as part of the Indo-Caribbean Windrush Oral History Project

Migration and art: introducing the new Queen's House display 'Crossings'

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

Printed ephemera: the golden age of ocean travel

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

Where paths cross: a history of migration told through museum objects

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

'The whole world is here, but not all our stories are visible': exploring the collections with Remiiya Badru

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

Windrush histories: memories of moving to the UK

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

Workshops on the theme of Compassion - Refugee Week 2023

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.

How to research Jamaican family history

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

The ships of the Windrush generation

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
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