Exhibitions
Explore free exhibitions that showcase different aspects of Newham's cultural heritage.
C&C travelling trunk is a mobile exhibition, it is interactive, full of stories and memorabilia from the residents of Newham. FULL DETAILS +
Fragments of Home, multimedia exhibition featuring textiles, photography and films by artists from Central and Eastern European communities. FULL DETAILS +
Custom House, Our House" shares stories and photos of people shaping community-led regeneration in Custom House, funded by NLHF (2024–25). FULL DETAILS +
Exhibition boards celebrating 150 years of St Luke’s Church and its impact on the Canning Town community. FULL DETAILS +
Come and hear a story about music, the power of opportunity and the strength of a community that believed in its young people. FULL DETAILS +
A photography based exhibition reflecting the people and places of Newham. The century old bell tower transforms into a stunning showcase for local artists' work. Open to all. FULL DETAILS +
Turtles of Newham celebrates resilience and heritage through art, film, music, and stories of hopeful strides in the borough. FULL DETAILS +
Explore the Tamil heritage of the displaced diaspora from Jaffna, Sri Lanka through film, stories, photos and interactive activities. FULL DETAILS +
Come and hear a story about music, the power of opportunity and the strength of a community that believed in its young people. FULL DETAILS +
Listen to For the Record: Talking Change and Future Hopes – stories from local people featured in Rekindling. FULL DETAILS +
An installation charting the maritime history and the heritage of the Royal Docks. FULL DETAILS +
A multimedia exhibition of projections and artwork produced in response to Alice Billing and Alice Billing House. FULL DETAILS +
Celebration and exhibition showcasing the history of Deaf people in Newham FULL DETAILS +
An interactive exhibition about the personal history of people who skateboard in Newham. FULL DETAILS +
Cody Dock will be hosting a day festival, celebrating the River Lea. Expect a day packed with activities, workshops, exhibitions, performances, live music & more. FULL DETAILS +
A multi-media exhibition documenting the history of Newham City Farm spanning its 45+ year history from 1976 to 2021 and beyond. FULL DETAILS +
Custom House, Our House is a community oral history & photography project with people participating in community-led regeneration in Custom House. FULL DETAILS +
An event shining a light on the experience of sailors who came on board ships to East London from across the British Empire in the late 19th and early 20th... FULL DETAILS +
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Newham Heritage Month is an exciting heritage festival running throughout September, with new heritage content being added daily and a range of workshops and other free events to take part in across the borough.
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Newham Heritage Month is organised by Newham Council and made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to deliver an annual heritage programme for Newham since 2020.
