Museums

The garden of the Arthur Rank Hospice with green lawn, statue and the wooden clad Arthur's Shed building.

Exploring the therapeutic effect of object handling

by | 27.02.26

In Autumn 2025, the Arthur Rank Hospice invited the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to deliver a six-week programme of object-handling sessions for outpatients. Sarah Talks and Rosie Croysdale from the MAA Education Team worked alongside Sophie Wakefield, Art Therapist and Life Celebration Coordinator at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC). The sessions took place at Arthur’s Shed, a multipurpose… Read full article

A trolley with drawer on wheels. A lollipop style sign on top of the trolley reads 'Families' and full tote bags hang from one side. In the background is the Fitzwilliam Museum shop and lift.

Welcome on Wheels: The Fitz Family Trolley

by | 17.12.25

Feeling welcomed and included are really important elements of a happy and successful museum visit. The new Family Trolley at the Fitzwilliam Museum has been designed to support even the youngest visitors to engage with the collection. Families with children are a crucial audience for museums. Ensuring that they feel seen, valued and welcome is really important in creating an… Read full article

The group of students and staff standing outside the Centre for Material Culture holding a large illustrated drawing of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Supporting young people with SEND to discover museum jobs

by and | 09.12.25

Earlier this year, the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) piloted a new programme of work experience for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our current programme for young people with SEND offers a broad range of creative opportunities, but it has lacked progression for older participants, especially those transitioning into adulthood and employment. Looking to address these… Read full article