A new temporary exhibition, Generations: Stories from South Asian St Albans, opened at St Albans Museum + Gallery in July and runs until 16th November 2025. 

The exhibition looks at life from a South Asian perspective in St Albans, From post-War factories to local politics and everything in between, and celebrates how the South Asian communities and individuals have shaped St Albans.

This co-curated exhibition, with members of the local community, including artists, individuals and local community organisations, including Tahera Aanchawan, Raihanna Ahamed, Monir Ali, Syeda Batool, Preet Cox, Suman, Gujarl, Anisha Kashim, Indu Khuranna, Arti Kumar, Rushna Miah, Meera Vinaym, Davinder Young, Farhat & Iqbal Zia, and The Adda Club. The exhibition spotlights local stories and experiences across generations. 

Using objects and photographs from personal collections, along with creative storytelling, it will explore the long and complex relationship between the UK and South Asian countries. Artefacts included are items, first-generation settlers brought with them to the UK from back home, and include an eclectic mix of personal items.

The Exhibition was officially opened by Councillor Teresa Heritage on 23 July 2025, with members of the Co-Curating team and local dignitaries invited to the opening night’s celebration.

You’ll also be able to see specially produced artworks, new portraits of local community members, poetry, and listen to recordings of people telling their own stories about what it means to be South Asian in St Albans.

The exhibition is open now until 16 November and is free to enter. For more information on the exhibition, visit the museum website here.