Horizons of Migration Museums
Horizons of Migration Museums

Summary/Abstract: This article explores the evolving role of migration museums as dynamic cultural institutions that engage with contemporary debates on mobility, identity, and belonging. Drawing from case studies across Europe, it examines how museological practices have shifted in response to global socio-political changes, including postcolonial critique, digitization, and participatory approaches. The paper highlights the tension between state-driven narratives and bottom-up initiatives, showing how migration museums negotiate national identity while incorporating diverse migrant voices. It also addresses the spatial and symbolic functions of these museums—whether housed in historic migration infrastructures or created as new forums of dialogue. Ultimately, the study underscores the potential of migration museums to serve as transformative public spaces for plural memory and social cohesion in the face of rising nationalism and cultural polarization.

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