Gunnersbury Park Museum shortlisted for Museums + Heritage Award!

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Gunnersbury Park Museum opened in 1929 and has a large and incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items.
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Gunnersbury Park boasts 72 hectares of Grade II* listed parkland in the heart of west London. From open lawns perfect for a picnic, formal gardens to delight any budding horticulturist and tranquil lakes to go boating on in the summer months, Gunnersbury Park offers something for everyone.
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On 1 Oct 2025, a new memorial, was installed at Gunnersbury Park. The Humanitarian Memorial, created by artist Michael Landy, CBE, RA, both honours humanitarian aid workers who have been killed in the course of their work, and celebrates humanitarianism and those who continue to put their lives at risk to help others in need.

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Gunnersbury Park Museum holds a range of fascinating collections, including an archive, related to the history of the local area.
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Published Date: 13/03/2026

Category: News

Gunnersbury Park Museum shortlisted for Museums + Heritage Award!

We’re delighted to share some exciting news... Gunnersbury Park Museum has been shortlisted for a Museums + Heritage Award in the category of 'Community Engagement Programme of the Year'.

The nomination recognises our programme “Peoples Unite! How Southall Changed the Country”, a powerful project exploring the history and legacy of activism in Southall and the communities who helped shape it. Through collaboration with local partners, contributors, and participants, the programme created space to share stories, reflect on collective histories, and highlight the voices that have shaped the borough and beyond.

Being shortlisted in this incredibly competitive category is a huge honour. We’re beyond proud of the project and grateful to everyone who contributed their time, knowledge and experiences to help bring these stories to life.

For us, this nomination is not just recognition of a programme, it’s a celebration of the people and partnerships that make work like this possible.

"I am so proud of everyone who took part in making Peoples Unite the success it was. As a local museum, it’s our job to support our residents and communities in telling their stories and speaking up in their own voices. So many people gave their voices and hearts to this exhibition that I can only thank them and say I’m very proud of the team here at Gunnersbury Park and Museum Trust who brought it all together for a fantastic exhibition enjoyed by so many."

- Victoria Barlow, Head of Museum Services

“It felt like an incredible privilege that our community partners trusted us with their stories. It’s really special to have this recognised by the Museum + Heritage Awards. Peoples Unite was a real team effort bringing together colleagues from across the Museum.”

- Tom Crowley & Ishwari Giga, Curatorial Team