(Mind) mapping the Pacific
In April 2018, as part of the Heritage Lottery Funded ‘Pacific Currents’ project, the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) will open refurbished display cases showcasing objects from across the Pacific. We want to ensure that these new displays address the needs and interests of our visitors and we also want to be able to measure the impact of the…
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…
