Kilburn, situated in North-West London, is a patch of land spanning three boroughs, Camden, Brent and Westminster. Kilburn has many different identities and voices. Kilburn is a welcoming neighbourhood that has evolved into a multicultural realm, where diverse identities intersect amidst a backdrop of constant change.  

The use of the word Museum is a provocation that challenges traditional notions of institutionalised spaces. The addition of Lab suggests that museums can be participated self-determined entities that prioritize what is valuable and meaningful to their respective communities.

By documenting and celebrating the diverse narratives that shape our community, the Kilburn Museum Lab seeks to engage the community actively, fostering understanding and appreciation for our cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity, and sharing the myriads of hidden stories that contribute to shaping our collective sense of place.

The Kilburn Museum is a cultural space with a strong community focus, dedicated to positively influencing Kilburn’s social fabric. It serves as an agent for change to empower collective ownership of cultural heritage and shape future outcomes.

The museum is a work in progress, devoid of a fixed plan or plot, evolving with the collective vision of its community.


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Kilburn Tube Mosaic


The Kilburn Tube Mosaic Project 2022-23 involved making themed panels in mosaic to decorate the planters on Kilburn Tube Station platform. The aim was to encourage use and enjoyment of green spaces in the local area. Debra Collis and Jenny Lin Cole helped design and make the panels with the support of the local residents.

Debra Collis ran workshops with two local schools and with the community in Kilburn (Brent) that got involved in the making of it. The project was initiated by Michael Stuart, who helps garden the planters, from Transition Town Kensal to Kilburn (environmental action
group) in partnership with It was funded by Brent’s NCIL.





courtesy of Michael Stuart
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