The Fitzwilliam Museum

3 young people walking down stone steps in the Fitzwilliam Museum. The lower half of a classical statue is at the bottom of the stairs

Exploring blended models for Arts Award projects

by | 04.03.22

In summer 2021, still facing the challenges of reopening our sites, maintaining social distancing and working with schools as they regained confidence in running school trips, we explored how to run a Bronze Arts Award with secondary school students using a blended model – namely, a mixture of online and in-person engagement. Each year the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM)… Read full article

A year of allyship

by | 11.02.22

The University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) Change Makers champion and campaign for improved representation and diversity within our consortium and our audiences. 2022 is an exciting year for Change Makers. Jasmine Brady, Chair of the Change Makers Action Group, tells us more. Hello Jasmine. So what’s Change Makers all about and how does it work? Hello, UCM Blog. It’s a… Read full article

Mother kneels behind her laughing baby as they sit on wooden floor in gallery.

Gurgling in the Galleries

by | 01.02.22

Having supported many families with young children throughout the pandemic, educators at the Fitzwilliam Museum became aware of a need for more stimulating and social opportunities for babies under 12 months and their carers – so ‘Gurgling in the Gallery’ sessions were born! What is ‘Gurgling in the Gallery’? Gurgling in the Gallery is a fun and friendly, interactive museum… Read full article