The Cabinet of Curiosities comes to Milton Keynes Museum

Step into a world of wonder, mischief and meaning with Trunk Tales: Cabinet of Curiosities at Milton Keynes Museum this August.

Visitors are invited to join the delightfully chaotic trio — Patch, Pebble and Key — as they journey around the Museum in search of four magical curiosities to complete their mysterious collection.

Blending interactive storytelling, folklore and playful performance, this immersive promenade experience courtesy of Black Sheep Collective invites audiences to become part of the adventure.

Along the way, you’ll encounter vibrant tales from around the world — from the clever spider Anansi, to the powerful spirit of Mamma Wata, and the curious legend of the Wolf Bride.

Each story carries a hidden moral, revealing timeless lessons about wisdom, honesty, and embracing the unknown.

Perfect for families and community audiences, Cabinet of Curiosities transforms the Museum into a living storybook, where high streets become stages and audiences become explorers.

Expect humour, music, audience participation and moments of magic as stories unfold and connections are made.

At its heart, this is a celebration of community, curiosity and shared experience — reminding us that stories have the power to bring us together, shape who we are, and guide how we live.

Performances are Wednesday, August 5 – Friday, August 7, at midday, and again at 1.30pm.

A scavenger hunt will also run throughout the day, and all the usual Museum attractions will be open.

For more information visit www.miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk