Hear from Andy, our amazing maintenance volunteer, on his experiences and how he’s helped out with the Museum of Cambridge!
2 years of volunteering at the Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge Pub Quiz: The Results are in…
Our Pub quiz night fundraiser was a fantastic evening of fun, facts and friendly competition. we raised a wonderful £519.50 which will contribute directly to the continued running of the Museum and the conservation of its collection, so from the bottom of our hearts we wanted to say the biggest thank you!
Revisiting the Story of Cambridge: How the University became “Lord of the Manor” and reduced the town to submission
By Dr N Henry When Roland Parker published his book Town and Gown in 1983, he admitted in his introduction that the relationship between the town of Cambridge and the University was a “delicate topic” and he expressed his anxiety
Cambridge Disability Heritage: The Cambridge Union Workhouse Quilt
Written by Robin Sterne, Disability Heritage Research Volunteer Supported by Beau Brannick, Collections Officer at Museum of Cambridge Warning: This research piece discusses disability history, which includes the use of historic, out-of-date, ableist language. This research piece was made possible
David Loggan’s views of Cambridge: An extraordinary visual testimony of 17th century Cambridge
By Dr N. Henry The Museum of Cambridge has on display, on the first floor, an antique print of David Loggan’s views of Cambridge from the east and the west. This print was once part of Cantabrigia Illustrata, a book
Why Gift Aid Matters
Gift Aid was worth £1.7bn a year to UK charities in 2024/2025 but did you know that every year around £560m goes unclaimed? As an independent charity, the Museum of Cambridge receives no regular public funding and are not part
Discover the Indie Museums of Cambridge
By Milly Westbrook Volunteer and Operations Officer Visiting Cambridge? Here’s how to make the most of it! Skip the usual tourist trail and dive into the city’s rich heritage by exploring its independent museums. Cambridge’s Indie Museums are the Museum
Eel Traps and Haunted Inns: Discovering the Magic of Holywell and the Fens
By Dr N Henry The Museum of Cambridge has on display several eel hives (tubular traps made of basketry) that were made by the people of the Fens. The hives were usually made from cut willow, and were around four
Crafting the Past – Research from our Summer of Making
Over the Summer Holidays, we’ve been learning more about some of the endangered crafts from the history of Cambridgeshire and the wider region. Our Engagement and Learning Officer, Alex, has been digging into the history of these crafts and has
The Yard gets a new look
If you have visited the museum in the last few weeks, you may have noticed some new places to sit. Our project, Firm Foundations, Flourishing Futures, is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players,