Trodden Earth, a new exhibition is now open at the Museum of Zoology and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA). The exhibition was co-curated by sixth form students as part of Clare’s award-winning outreach programme ‘Cambridge Future Museum Voices’. 

The 29 young participants, all from groups currently underrepresented at the university, came from schools across the UK to Clare for a week’s residential in April. Trodden Earth is the result of their hard work and creativity during the residential co-curation workshops. The exhibition explores how human lives are evolving alongside our changing environment. 

Participants returned to Cambridge on Saturday 28th September with their friends and family for a VIP launch event of the exhibition at the two Museums. The event featured an inspiring keynote talk on the archaeology of chocolate by Dr Trish Biers, and a special lunch in the Great Hall with family and friends, followed by a private after-hours viewing of the new exhibition. 

Read more about Clare's involvement in the initiative.

Trodden Earth is on at the Museum of Zoology and the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology from now until the end of 2024.