India's independence late

An evening exploring artistic responses to India’s journey to independence from British rule.

This special evening opening will include live performances, talks, poetry recitals, creative workshops and delicious Indian food. We’ll be showcasing our extensive Indian Army collection through guided tours of the museum and bringing objects out of storage for a unique viewing opportunity.

Human library

6.30pm - 8pm
Drop in for a chat with Chelsea pensioners who served in India during the Partition and others with eyewitness accounts.
Partition propaganda

6.30pm - 8.10pm
Can you read Hindi or Bengali? Help us interpret propaganda leaflets from our archive.
Explore more

6.30pm - 8.50pm
Drop in to chat with representatives of the Partition Museum, the 1947 Partition Archive and other relevant organisations.
Phulkari shawls workshop

6.30pm - 8.50pm
Workshop with Kanwal Madra
Independence tour

7pm - 7.15pm and 7.05pm - 7.20pm
Join our 15-minute taster tour exploring the road to independence.
Koh-i-Noor

7pm - 7.40pm
Book signing by Anita Anand
Remembering Partition

7.40pm - 8.10pm
Talk with Dr Andrew Whitehead
Performances

8.15pm - 8.40pm
Listen to poetry readings from Jaspreet Sangha (also known as Behind the Netra) and Amarjit Chandan.
Koh-i-Noor: The world's most infamous diamond

8.50pm - 9.20pm
Talk with Anita Anand
Hours

Doors open at 6.30pm for access to The Café, The Shop and galleries.
The programme finishes at 9.20pm.
Doors close at 9.30pm.