We are a digital museum and archive preserving and sharing the history of racial mixing in Britain.
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We are a digital museum and archive preserving and sharing the history of racial mixing in Britain.
Welcome to The Mixed Museum
We are a digital museum and archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of racial mixing in Britain for future generations.
Our mission is to widen knowledge about the multiracial history of Britain.
View the Timeline
The Timeline
At the heart of the museum, The Timeline is our permanent collection, offering an overview of the history of racial mixing in Britain from 1900 onwards.
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In Conversation with...
Enjoy fresh perspectives on our shared past in our new interview series. It features those who are exploring Britain’s mixed race histories through their work, often drawing on themes in our collection and exhibitions.
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We were one of Wikimedia’s first Connected Heritage partners. Through our Wikimedian in Residence programme, we have been working to enhance Wikipedia’s content on the history of racial mixing in Britain.
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Welcome to The Mixed Museum
We are a digital museum and archive dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of racial mixing in Britain for future generations.
Our mission is to widen knowledge about the multiracial history of Britain.
View the Timeline
The Timeline
At the heart of the museum, The Timeline is our permanent collection, offering an overview of the history of racial mixing in Britain from 1900 onwards.
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