heritage – Curious Minds

June 8, 2023

Young People’s Engagement with Heritage

We are delighted to share news of the publication of a new report from Historic England, the ICRD and Arts Connect, examining the impact of young people's engagement with heritage.

November 1, 2022

Isn’t it odd that young people don’t visit museums?

Isn’t it odd that young people continue to be under-represented as users of the museum and heritage sector, when they are the most vibrant culture-makers in our society? What can we do about this?

March 25, 2022

A young adult and older adult are in discussion. The older adult has an historic advert for biscuits taped to his back.

March 25, 2022

Biscuits are your Superpower

Beth is 22 and has been running youth events since 14. Who better, then, to give us the low down on the pearls, pitfalls and the secrets of success?

July 16, 2020

July 16, 2020

Hope Streets and Black Lives Matter

The Black Lives Matter movement asks many of the same questions posed as part of Hope Streets: What stories from our past are preserved, and which are hidden away? What questions do we need to ask and what truths do we need to learn about the names memorialised in statues and street names?

June 19, 2020

Where will YOU find Hope?

Produced by Blaze, this entirely young people powered programme celebrates creativity, heritage and diversity. The Festival of Hope is a pioneering festival that places young people at the heart of design, making, programming and production.

October 31, 2019

Curious Blog: Why Is Engaging Young People With Heritage Such A Tough Nut To Crack?

May 14, 2019

Hope Happens in the North West

Cultural education charity, Curious Minds, has delivered a project designed to facilitate youth engagement with five North West museums through location-specific public arts events called ‘Hope Happenings’.

July 7, 2017