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# Local migration exhibition competing for global heritage award
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/local-migration-exhibition-competing-for-global-heritage-award/
- Published: 2025-03-27T12:33:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:16:52.000Z
- Description: Suffolk Archives' community-led project about migration stories is in the running against attractions from 15 countries for a prestigious museums award.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, History, Heritage & Museums, Public Libraries & Cultural Services, Councils, #article, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Archives, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

The "Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk" exhibition has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Programme of the Year at the 23rd annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

**Why it matters:** The nomination recognises Suffolk's approach to documenting and celebrating diverse cultural histories through community collaboration.

![Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1742940611-arrivals-exhibition-1.webp)

Arrivals: Celebrating Migration to Suffolk (Suffolk County Council)

**The details:** The free exhibition explored historical and contemporary migration experiences to Suffolk since the end of World War II, including:

- Oral history recordings
- Stories of migrant entrepreneurs
- Archive materials from the Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality
- Narratives about Jewish refugees, Polish soldier Marion Laskowski, and the Windrush generation
- Examples of traditional clothing from around the world

**From the community:** The exhibition featured "The Journey" – an art installation consisting of 125 birds made from sustainably sourced plywood, each decorated to represent a unique migration story.

**What they're saying:** "This nomination reflects the incredible collaboration between Suffolk Archives, local community groups, and artists. It's a wonderful acknowledgment of how migration stories have shaped our county's history and brought together diverse voices in a meaningful way," said Councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton, Cabinet Member for Environment, Communities and Equality.

Anna Preedy, Director of Museums + Heritage Awards, said: "This year's shortlist truly reflects the breadth and depth of the cultural sector and its determination to deliver first-class visitor experiences for all."

**By the numbers:** The global awards include entrants from across the UK and 14 other countries ranging from Norway and Egypt to Australia.

**The competition:** 'Arrivals' is competing alongside exhibitions from Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, Manchester Museum, The Landmark Trust, and Historic England.

**What's next:** The winners will be announced on 15 May.

**The bottom line:** Suffolk Archives' latest exhibition is "Departures", which explores emigration from Suffolk. It runs at The Hold, on Ipswich's Waterfront, until 31 May, with a programme of tie-in events. Visit [www.suffolkarchives.co.uk](http://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) for more details.

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