Collections Officer Aimee F shares the ideas behind our new exhibition.
Reimagining Museum Labels: The Idea Behind the Exhibition
A Bad Hair Day? The History of British Wigs and Wig-Curlers
Carolyn outlines the not-often-discussed histories of 16th to 19th-century wigs and wig-curlers.
A Message from our Chair: Thinking about Things
The Chair of our Board, Lucy Walker, explores the concept of ‘things’, and their significance to both museums and the ways we think about the world more generally.
Small Museum, Big Issues: What it Takes for a Small Local Museum to Address Colonialism
Florencia Nannetti shares the process behind the ReStorying OUR Museum project, from concept to conclusion.
Engaging for Change – ReStorying OUR Museum
Ginevra, a Project Volunteer in the Decolonising Team tells us about her experiences with the ReStorying OUR Museum project.
Breweries, Bottles and Beer
Collections volunteer John shares the personal story behing the Museum’s most recent exhibition.
ReStorying OUR Museum with Kirsten: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Find out about the thought behind some of the conclusions of the ReStorying project and its approach to decolonisation through the eyes of volunteer Kirsten.
Share Your Stories: The Museum of Cambridge launches an exciting community project
The Museum of Cambridge has launched an exciting community project that calls for local residents to share their stories of the city and beyond. We are thrilled to introduce Museum Making, a project where everyone who calls Cambridge their home
Collections Officer Blogs: Caring for Objects in a Unique Setting
Aimee Flack, our Collections Officer, gives us an insight into the world of collections care at the Museum of Cambridge.
Museum Making: Building a Museum for the Community
Florencia Nannetti shares her excitement about our new ‘Museum Making’ project and its importance in helping us build even stronger connections with Cambridge’s communities both past and present.