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.
Museum of Cambridge Receives Major Donation to Boost Local History Online
The Museum of Cambridge has received a generous donation of £25,000 from a local donor to develop and expand its popular crowd-sourced local history website, Capturing Cambridge. One of the largest gifts the Museum has received, this substantial investment is
The importance of reaching out!
At the Museum of Cambridge Outreach means being an active part of our community and encouraging all facets of our community to be an active part in the Museum. This way everyone’s stories can be told. We believe that through
How to spend a weekend in Cambridge?
Cambridge is the most beautiful contrast of bustling and calm. As a city it is a thriving metropolis but when you wander around the crowds frequently disperse. You are left in the exquisite calm of the colleges, surrounded by breath
Time Capsule Project: Remembering Covid-19.
How do you remember things? Do you write it on a post-it note? Or send an email to yourself? Or tie a knot in your hanky? Those tricks work well for the little things – shopping lists, phone calls, pick
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
Josiah Chater’s Diaries – a glimpse back in time.
The Diaries of Josiah Chater reside at the Museum of Cambridge. A family member has also recently donated a painting to the Museum of Josiah and his wife Agnes, by Charles Ernest Butler. Alex Smaridge, Engagement Manager will share details
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
From front of house to behind the scenes!
Our wonderful volunteer Sophie has joined the staff – we are delighted she offered to share her experience. “I have been trying to find the perfect position in the heritage world for almost a year now, I have always really
Sharing the most unique of Museums
Annie Davis shares……. There’s plenty of times that I feel rather lucky to work at the Museum of Cambridge. Whether that’s meeting a new volunteer, opening our latest exhibition, chatting to the resident ghosts after a late-night event, or holding