It is in recognition for its collaboration with The Refugee Buddy Project on the exhibition 'Illuminating Invisible Histories: Flavours Without Borders'.
The exhibition was a large collaborative project that began with a dinner party, which aimed to make stories of migration to Hastings visible. Guests at the dinner shared stories of migration and seeking refuge through objects with personal meaning to them.
These stories and objects were then featured in an exhibition over the summer at Hastings Museum. This enabled visitors to discover more about the diverse culture of Hastings and explore the significant objects on display.
The Museums Change Lives Awards celebrate the achievements of museums that are making a difference to the lives of their audiences and communities across the UK.
This year's awards will take place in Leeds on Tuesday November 12, as part of the Museums Association's annual conference.
Cllr Adele Bates, lead councillor for arts, culture, tourism, equalities, and community engagement at Hastings Borough Council, said:
"We are delighted to hear that Hastings Museum & Art Gallery and The Refugee Buddy Project have been recognised for their hard work on this project by being shortlisted for this award. I was thrilled to personally be involved in the celebration of this project at Refugee Week this year, and so I am excited to see this important work being recognised at a national level, leading as a brilliant example to inspire others.
"The museum team actively showcase the variety of cultures and history that Hastings holds, to provide visitors with an interesting and informative visit. You can find all the fascinating exhibitions on display at the museum at hmag.org.uk."
Rossana Leal, CEO, The Refugee Buddy Project, added: "We are pleased to be shortlisted for this award as it highlights the fantastic work we have all been doing here to bring seldom told stories to life.”
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1. Hastings Museum and Art Gallery has been shortlisted for an award for exhibition
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery has been shortlisted for an award for exhibition Photo: supplied
2. Part of the exhibition that has been shortlisted for an award
Part of the exhibition that has been shortlisted for an award Photo: supplied