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Exhibitions

Our current exhibition ‘Objeks & Tings: Celebrating 75 Years of Caribbean Culture’ is on at York Castle Museum until 1 November 2024 – exploring items connected to the Windrush Generation.

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Podcasts

Our ‘Objeks & Tings’ podcast series celebrates 75 years of Caribbean people, culture and contribution to the UK, via stories about the objects Caribbeans cherish the most. 12 episodes with 12 very special guests. 

Tune in – here

Books

Each chapter of our book ‘70 Objeks & Tings: Celebrating 70 Years of Caribbeans in the UK’, will take you on a journey into the history and culture of the Caribbean through the objeks and tings that many hold dear.

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Events

Windrush Day on 22 June celebrates and commemorates the extraordinary legacy of the pioneering Windrush Generation and how they helped create the Black British society we know today.  How will you mark the day?

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Collaborations

We work in partnership with everyone from national and international cultural institutions, to community groups and individuals, ensuring the Caribbean contribution to life in Britain is understood, shared and acknowledged.

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Collections

We collect objects, memorabilia, information and stories related to Caribbean history, heritage and culture. If you’ve got something you would like to donate, lend, share or say be sure to get in touch. We’d love to hear from you!

Get in touch

“If you’re looking for someone to deliver an engaging
session for you that educates and celebrates
Caribbean culture and heritage contact Catherine
and Lynda from Museumand perfect for a lunch
and learn event! “
Anna Williams
Head of Policy & Inclusion
Moat
“Don’t miss an opportunity to work with this museum without walls.
Deeply experienced, genuinely inclusive and endlessly pioneering,
Museumand’s directors are agile, fun and a joy to work with
and they get things done!”
Corinne Fowler
Professor of Colonialism and Heritage
School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, UK
“Our students greatly enjoy every visit made by Catherine and her team.
They are engaging and informative through interesting stories and artefacts.
We are really excited to be welcoming them back again this year.”
Andrew Wright
Diversities and Inclusion Lead
Bohunt Horsham School
“Working with Lynda and Catherine is a joy, not just because their warmth,
enthusiasm and erudition is immediately apparent to anyone lucky enough
to encounter them, but also because Museumand is doing work that is
vitally important to the richness of the national self-image
of every person in the UK.”
Callum Wilson
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“We’ve had the privilege of engaging with Museumand, and are consistently
impressed by their dedication to celebrating and preserving Caribbean culture.
Their work not only educates but truly connects people of all backgrounds
to the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of the Caribbean.”
Saad Eddine Said
CEO & Artistic Director
New Art Exchange, Nottingham
“Working with Museumand has been an enlightening and deeply rewarding experience,
showcasing their unparalleled commitment to cultural preservation and education.
We hope to have the pleasure of working together with Lynda and Catherine again”
Emma Gower
Head of Partnerships & Compliance
New Art Exchange, Nottingham
“It has been a joy and an education to work with Catherine and Lynda.
Not only do they bring a wealth of expertise and experience to their projects,
but they are guided by strong values and bring a positive,
energising approach to every challenge.”
Alison Donnell
Professor of Modern Literatures in English, SFHEA
University of East Anglia
“Telling the stories of the Windrush generation and the incalculable impact
it and the generations since have had on British life has never felt more relevant,
and we’re so proud to be a part of bringing them to life.”
Callum Wilson
Message Heard - Podcasts with Purpose
“Museumand are a wonderful organisation to work with.
Their work is inspiring, bringing original historical subjects of real-world significance
to broad public audiences in imaginative and innovative ways.
Museumand have helped me to transform how I teach and research the history
of people of Caribbean heritage in Britain.”
Dr Ryan Hanley
Senior Lecturer in Modern British History. Academic Lead for Student Support (Race, Equality & Inclusion)
University of Exeter
“Lynda and Catherine are a breath of fresh air.
They are creative and pragmatic and always looking to try new things.
Having collaborated with them for five years now,
I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!”
Dr Harald Fredheim
Lecturer in Museum Studies, Department of Archaeology
University of York
“Museumand is a vital organisation for caring and sharing for
Caribbean heritage across the UK. Working with Lynda and Catherine
will challenge us to embed best practice into all our engagement
and curatorial activities to sustain connections with Black audiences.”
Philip Newton
Community Participation Manager
York Museums Trust
“We worked with Museumand to mark the 75th Windrush Anniversary.
A special train ride to London was organised, enabling Nottingham’s Windrush Generation
to share memories of working on the railways. Catherine and Lynda had a great rapport
with the group and are clearly committed to cultural conversations.”
Dave Meredith
Customer Services Director
East Midlands Railway
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