Museum Workshop 2025 | Sino-UK Art CIC

"Bridging civilizations through the study of preservation, display, and the re-imagination of ancient artefacts in the United Kingdom."

Cambridge Heritage Workshop Principle

A sample of large flat piece of brick tea

Cultural Artefacts & Trade History

Preserved History: Tea Bricks from the Ridgeway Bequest

Address: Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street

Lead Expert: Dr. Sarah-Jane Harknett

Head of Education, MAA. PhD in Heritage Studies. An expert with decades of experience in archaeology and the educational preservation of cultural artefacts.

A rare look at centuries-old tea bricks demonstrating how organic materials were transformed into currency and preserved for generations across global trade routes.

Hands-On Heritage Education

Interactive Education: Philosophy of Repair & Cultural Heritage

Address: Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street

Organised by: Sino-UK Art Organisation for Sustainable Development CIC

Fostering deeper cultural understanding and artistic exchange between East and West through museum education and hands-on engagement.

Under professional guidance, participants explore the philosophy of repair and the educational value of cultural heritage — a unique opportunity for tactile engagement with artefacts typically kept behind glass.

Museum Environment

Exploring the Museum: Interior Galleries & Collections

Address: Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street

Venue: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA)

One of the world's leading museums of human history and culture, housing collections from across the globe spanning hundreds of thousands of years.

Participants are guided through the museum's renowned galleries, gaining first-hand experience of world-class collections and the curatorial practices that bring history to life.