Staff

Alex Smaridge, Director

Alex has been working in museums for over 10 years and has a passion for sharing real-life stories that inspire others to be curious about their local history. She studied at McMaster University before working in Cambridge. She achieved her Associate of the Museums Association in 2023 and is keen to explore new ways of making museums relevant and engaging for all. As Director, she oversees and implements the Museum’s collections, engagement and learning strategies, as well as fundraising, historic building care and operations.

Sum Yin Wong, Development, Communications and Retail Officer

Sum Yin is passionate about the educational role museums play in presenting history to the public. She has a BA in History from King’s College London and an MPhil in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge. As the Development, Communications and Retail Officer, she oversees individual giving and fundraising management, manages the Museum’s marketing and communications and curates the Museum retail offer.

Alex Horn, Engagement and Learning Officer

Alex is an educator and storyteller with a passion for connecting people to the stories of the past. They have experience teaching historically engaging content from the Stone Age to the present and look forward to continuing that work as Engagement Officer at the Museum of Cambridge, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the stories of the past whilst also bringing that history to local communities on the Museum on a Bike.

Milly Westbrook, Collections and Projects Officer

Milly is an enthusiastic historian and specialises in fashion and dress history. She has  a BA in Fashion and Dress History and an MA in History of Design and Material Culture. Milly’s association with the Museum of Cambridge started as a Collections Volunteer. Milly oversees the everyday organisation and care of the museum’s collection and is currently responsible for delivering a two-year initiative made possible by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund through the Museums Association. This project places disabled individuals at the forefront of researching, curating, and sharing the histories of disabled people in Cambridgeshire. Milly also coordinates the museum’s fantastic team of volunteers ensuring they feel confident, uplifted and empowered to reach their full potential.