Cambridge Museum of Technology

Cambridge Museum of Technology

At a glance

Causes

  • Museums / heritage

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

To preserve and demonstrate the industrial and technological heritage of Cambridge for the inspiration, enjoyment and education of all.

Activities

  • Collecting and preserving objects and stories relating to the industrial heritage of Cambridge 
  • Preserving the Museum’s historic industrial site, building and associated machinery 
  • Displaying, interpreting and demonstrating the collections, the historic site, building and machinery plus associated stories for everyone to enjoy, explore and learn from 
  • Operating the collections where practicable 
  • Overcoming as many physical, intellectual and financial barriers as possible to provide the widest possible access to all of our buildings, collections and facilities 
  • Marketing the Museum to appeal to a broad range of target audiences. • Developing the Museum as a friendly and high quality centre and resource for the local community 
  • Developing, training and supporting the volunteers who help to run the Museum 
  • Providing a welcoming and enjoyable experience for visitors 
  • Delivering a dynamic programme for formal education and informal learning groups to discover Cambridge’s industrial and technological heritage and related STEM subjects

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