This new role is set to deliver an ambitious strategy to preserve the history of Cambridgeshire.
Museum of Cambridge Launches Major Crowd-Sourced Exhibition Project Ahead of Redevelopment
The Museum of Cambridge is calling the residents of Cambridgeshire to celebrate the place they call home – in miniature!
Museum of Cambridge Launches Annual Appeal: #SavingOurStories
The Museum of Cambridge has announced its latest Annual Appeal: ‘Saving Our Stories’ which aims to raise significant funds to support the Museum to care for its large collection of objects.
Canapes on the cobbles!
The friends of the Museum of Cambridge are some of our most valuable supporters. We are so blessed with a wonderful and supporters – who help us thrive in so many ways, our dedicated volunteers, fabulous trustees, generous donors and
Hidden Heritages Cambridgeshire: Who do you think you are?
By Dr. Maya Parmar, Director of Hadithi C.I.C For me, identity is multidimensional, a mosaic of our own experiences and heritage, encompassing too those experiences of our family. My parents were born in Kenya, East Africa, we have roots in
Scorching Success at Arbury Carnival
On 6th June the team from Museum of Cambridge held a wonderful, craft filled workshop with the people of Arbury, and surrounding areas in the north of Cambridge, alongside the main Carnival to create some exquisite bunting all ready for
Arbury Carnival – three exciting ways to get involved
The Arbury Carnival returns to the Museum of Cambridge! This year marks the 45th anniversary of the carnival. Not only we will we have an exhibition at the Museum all about the history of the carnival – we will also
Fresh faces in the Museum team.
The museum is excited to welcome two new starters to the team. Christine Cellier joins us as Business Manager bringing a wealth of Arts Sector and finance experience to the role. Chris studied philosophy at the Sorbonne in Paris, before
Daniel Zeichner MP to officially reopen the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum will be open from May 28th, 2021, with Daniel Zeichner officiating the reopening.
Museum of Cambridge secures £29,505 grant from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant of £29,505 from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund to help the Museum recover and re-open following Covid-19. This will provide a much-needed boost to the
Cambridge Museum reaches fundraising landmark, helping to stave off closure
The Museum of Cambridge has successfully reached the halfway point in its fundraising appeal.
Coping Through Stitch: Soldiers Recovering in Hospital and the Embroideries that Passed the Time
‘The Stories Behind the Stitches’ exhibition is running until Autumn 2024 at the Museum of Cambridge. The Museum of Cambridge holds a collection of embroideries stitching a range of subjects from flora and fauna to fairy tales. What is
Tale of Two Boats and Two Ladies
As you go up the stairs from the 18th century kitchen at the Museum of Cambridge, you enter a small room that was probably one of the guest rooms at the White Horse Inn. A miscellany of objects, portraits and
New Exhibition and Project Manager for Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire
The Museum of Cambridge welcomes Tammi Bello as Exhibition & Project Manager for our Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project in partnership with ACRG (African Caribbean Research Group). Tammi is an interdisciplinary curator and producer with interests in postcolonial narratives. Rooted in
Retail Refresh-Completed!
The Museum of Cambridge is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its ‘Retail Refresh’ shop refurbishment project, marking a significant milestone in the Museum’s commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and supporting local artisans. Made possible by the generous support
Capturing Cambridge Open Day
Capturing Cambridge Open Day on 28th March was set up as a one-day event to allow locals of Cambridge city and the wider county the opportunity to record and share their histories. Created as an in-person event to support the
New Exhibition: The Stories Behind the Stitches
The Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition, “The Stories Behind the Stitches”, exploring wellness, disability and self-expression through Cambridge textiles.
Volunteer Highlight: Andy
In the latest Volunteer Highlight blog, read on to see why Andy, our maintenance volunteer, helps out at the Museum of Cambridge!
Museum on a Bike is back!
After a brief hiatus, the Museum on a Bike is back! The Bike is a brilliant way for the Museum to come together with people around Cambridge, bringing local history, objects, stories, and activities to wherever they might be. Hi
Crown vs Gown: The 1847 Chancellorship Election in the Town
Between 25th and 27th February 1847, the big contest for University Chancellor took place.
Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire
It is with huge delight that the Museum of Cambridge announces that it has been awarded Arts Council England Funding through the National Lottery to work with the African Caribbean Research Group on a new project in 2024 and 2025.