Messiah to Memorabilia: Exploring the Fitzwilliam Museum’s Music Collection
From February 2026, Royal Holloway PhD student Adrianna Chmielewska had the opportunity to carry out her second year placement at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This blog showcases a couple of highlights which reflect the sheer variety of the Museum’s Music collection. What fascinates me about them is that, like many historical objects, they leave us with as many questions as answers….
Welcome on Wheels: The Fitz Family Trolley
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…
Supporting young people with SEND to discover museum jobs
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…
