Carolyn outlines the not-often-discussed histories of 16th to 19th-century wigs and wig-curlers.
A Bad Hair Day? The History of British Wigs and Wig-Curlers
Capturing Cambridge: Regent Street
Find out about some of the auspicious figures associated with Cambridge’s Regent Street in this latest addition to the Capturing Cambridge blog series.
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.
Capturing Cambridge: Great Beginnings
As the Museum opens up again, Roger Lilley tells us about the ‘opening’ of some of Cambridge’s most iconic historical businesses.
Reopening: We Cannot Wait!
Operations Manager Maddie Cox shares her excitement at the reopening of the Museum, and how closures have affected her time in Cambridge.
The Museum of Cambridge Is Open!
The Museum of Cambridge has reopened to the public after a long period of closure.