King’s Hedges Trailblazers: A Partnership Project
King’s Hedges Educational Federation and the Fitzwilliam Museum have been developing a strategic partnership for a number of years. In Summer 2017, the whole school took part in museum visits linked to different themes they were studying at school. Each class contributed to the creation of a new Fitz Families Trail around the museum to encourage children to return to…
Introducing our Digital Maker in Residence: Katy Marshall
The University of Cambridge Museums are excited to host Katy Marshall, our first Digital Maker in Residence, from January to March 2018. Digital making involves ‘learning about technology through making with it’, bringing together art and technology while providing tools to allow anyone to become active creators. With this residency, we would like to inspire staff, teachers, parents and young…
Sensory Story: experiencing the world of a baby bird through sense
The Museum of Zoology is bringing the animal kingdom to life in new and exciting ways. Our new sensory story bags ask visitors to experience the world of a baby bird through light, sound, touch and smell, and hopes to open up this world to visitors with special educational and access needs. The Museum of Zoology is undergoing a big…
