Jen Kavanagh

I am a freelance museum curator and oral historian, passionate about broadening access to collections through collaboration. I deliver oral history training, support community collecting initiatives, curate exhibitions, lead heritage projects and provide advice and guidance for museums, charities, trusts and community organisations.

I specialise in community heritage, oral history and contemporary collecting, with engagement and collaboration at the core of my practice. I believe museums should better represent their audiences and that collections should be diversified to ensure they remain relevant. If you’re interested in working together please do get in touch at hello@jenkavanagh.com.

At the launch of Rewind: This is Croydon’s Music at the Museum of Croydon, 2024. Image by Glenn Foster for Croydon Council