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Living Heritage: Dr. Tristram Hunt on Museums in a Changing World

Living Heritage: Dr. Tristram Hunt on Museums in a Changing World

Hidden Heritage

April 24, 202558m 26s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Violet Manners is joined by Dr Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum and former MP, for a wide-ranging conversation about the role of museums in public life. They discuss how institutions like the V&A are evolving in the 21st century - from addressing colonial legacies to engaging new audience - and the importance of safeguarding heritage through education, storytelling, and civic engagement. Tristram reflects on the power of design to shape society and offers his perspective on the future of Britain's cultural landscape.

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