Home Truths

Home Truths is Museum of the Home’s socially engaged initiative and commitment to discuss current issues of home and home beyond the physical space.

The programme brings together writers, creatives, artists, and academics to investigate what impacts individual experiences and understanding of home in the 21st century.

Past Home Truths have focused on topics such as homelessness, discrimination, racism, decolonisation and what they mean for today’s society. 

The ideas behind Home Truths centre around discussions some often find difficult to face – but which are central to the experience of home, and the human experience. The idea of “truth” is often contested and subjective. Through reflection, talks, performances and more, we will amplify and highlight how these ideas of belonging vary from person to person.  

Home Truths creates a deeper understanding of our society and inspires action, particularly in relation to our new Campaign for Change: Food Equality. It is a place to learn more, take part in discussions and for us all to find ways of living better together. 

Upcoming Home Truths

Upcoming events will be shared here and on our events page. Follow us on social media @museumofthehome for the latest.

Previous Home Truths

• Culture& - The Unhomely explorations of diaspora and cultural displacement  
• Home Truths: Art on the Edge  
• Home Truths:  Why women why now?
• Home Truths: Who's holding the baby?
• Home Truths: Keeping a Magical Home Truths: Jewish identity and the significance of Hanukkah
• Home Truths: Science, Art and Ethics
• Home Truths: Setting the Southeast Asian Art Scene Symposium
• Home Truths: In conversation with Hallie Rubenhold  
• Home Truths: A note on the resilience of women in the face of crisis
• Home Truths: Tackling the Period Penalty
• All the Houses I’ve Ever Lived In: The Poetry and Politics of 'Home'