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The Museum of Immigration and Diversity

The Museum of Immigration and Diversity, 19 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QH, England

The exhibition "Suitcases and Sanctuary", made largely by local schoolchildren, is a genuinely innovative celebration of immigration housed in a magical Grade II* listed building that combines a remarkable unrestored 1719 Huguenot master silk weaver's house with a rare Victorian synagogue illuminated by a pastel coloured stained glass ceiling.

The complementary exhibition "Leave to Remain" by 3 refugee artists takes a wry look at asylum in today's Britain.

Joel Pike/The Spitalfields Centre: The Threads of Time from Suitcases and Sanctuary Exhibition

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 7247 5352
Fax : 020 7375 1490
E-mail : information@19princeletstreet.org.uk

URL : www.19princeletstreet.org.uk

Open

Due to the fragility of building, only open on scheduled days in 2006 or by appointment Open Days: Sunday 18 June to Sunday 25 June 12 - 7pm every day for Refugee Week Sunday 3 September 12 - 5pm for European Day of Jewish Culture and Heritage Saturday 16 September 12 - 5 pm and Sunday 17 September 12 - 5 pm for London Open House weekend (prepare for possible queues) (see below full description for details)

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Outside scheduled open days, open by appointment only.

Admission Charges

There is no charge, but donations are encouraged. To arrange a visit outside scheduled open days, 14 days written notice is normally requested. Priority is given to educational and community groups, to non-profit making bodies and to bona fide scholars.

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