When the museum re-opened in 2019 the ticket office was located in a cross between a shed and a summer house. This was functional but not ideal. Our challenge was to refurbish this structure and create a welcoming space for both visitors and staff on a very tight budget.
Phase 1 - Improve the structure - Add insulation to the walls and ceiling, plasterboard, wall paper and finally paint inside and out.
Phase 2 - Fit out and Stock - Build a counter and display units, design and source museum branded gifts and make basic drinks and food available.
Phase 3 - Open to the public
Phase 4 - Remodel to add an artisan coffee shop - Circumstances arose that meant Kerb Kollective needed a new home and we were delighted to welcome them into our newly refurbished ticket office and shop. The shop and ticket office area was rearranged to give space to Kerb Kollective and after 2 weeks of frantic activity allowed them to open to the public in early September.
This is a great example of what a small group of enthusiastic volunteers with a budget of a few hundred pounds can achieve - why not become a volunteer at Cambridge Museum of Technology.
