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Month: March 2026

Cambridge Disability Heritage: World War One Embroideries  

Cambridge Disability Heritage: World War One Embroideries  

Written by Dr Emily Levick, PHD, Disability Heritage Research Volunteer  Supported by Milly Westbrook, Collections and Projects Officer at Museum of Cambridge  This research piece was made possible by a two-year initiative made possible by a £99,802 grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections

22 March 202622 March 2026 Blogs, Events, Museum, News No Comments Read more

Critter Character Creator Competition

Critter Character Creator Competition

We’re delighted to be hosting the Critter Character Creator Competition at the Museum of Cambridge! This children’s character design competition is inspired by the Museum’s current temporary exhibition, ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’. Children can design their own animal

18 March 202626 March 2026 Blogs, Exhibition, Museum No Comments Read more

Museum of Cambridge announced as Charity of the Year by The Castle Inn

Museum of Cambridge announced as Charity of the Year by The Castle Inn

The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to be named as the Charity of the Year by local pub The Castle Inn, marking the beginning of an exciting new community partnership. The collaboration will be launched with the return of the

13 March 202613 March 2026 Blogs, Events, Museum, News Read more

Museum of Cambridge must reduce opening days due to rising cost

Museum of Cambridge must reduce opening days due to rising cost

From the 30th of March 2026, the Museum of Cambridge will reduce the number of days it opens to the public due to rising operational costs. Housed in the 17th century White Horse Inn, the Museum of Cambridge, an independent

10 March 202610 March 2026 Blogs, Museum, News Read more

Experiencing the Straw Bear Festival!

Experiencing the Straw Bear Festival!

Hear from Izzy, Museum of Cambridge’s PhD candidate, on her visit to Whittlesea to enjoy the Straw Bear Festival! On a cloudy, mild Saturday morning in January, I boarded the 08:47 train from King’s Cross to Whittlesea. Faint jingles of

3 March 20263 March 2026 Blogs, Collections, Museum Read more

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