This new role is set to deliver an ambitious strategy to preserve the history of Cambridgeshire.
The Museum of Cambridge announces the appointment of a new Director
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.
The Lost Streets of Cambridge
Written by Roger Lilley, Trustee Buildings come and go, especially on busy commercial streets. Only yesterday I realised that a row of shops had literally vanished from just beside the University Arms Hotel in Regent Street. Next to the Botanic
Remember D-Day this Saturday 6 June 2026 by viewing the WWII display at the Museum of Cambridge
Written by Dr N Henry Content Warning: This post contains references to violence. The permanent WWII display of the Museum of Cambridge houses a large collection of objects from gas masks to ration books including a bomb fragment (shrapnel) found
Cambridge Disability Heritage: Charles Darwin Statue Photograph
Written by Jess McClenan, Disability Heritage Research Volunteer This research piece was made possible by a two-year initiative made possible by a £99,802 grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund through the Museums Association. This ground-breaking project will place disabled individuals
My work placement at the Museum of Cambridge: Carlotta’s Story
Written by Carlotta Rosella, MA student in Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies at the University of East Anglia and Museum of Cambridge Volunteer. Hi! I’m Carlotta and I had the pleasure of joining the Museum of Cambridge team as a
Collections Volunteering at the Museum of Cambridge: Sully’s Story
Written by Sully Newman, Collections Volunteer Supported by Milly Westbrook, Collections and Projects Officer at Museum of Cambridge Here at the Museum of Cambridge, we aim to provide volunteering opportunities across all aspects of the museum, from Front of House
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
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
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
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
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