The Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Smaridge as the new Engagement Manager for the Museum of Cambridge. Alex will be looking after a brand-new team managing all parts of the museum’s operations and visitor experience. This
Celebrating Together: A Winter Success
Our winter exhibition has come to a close. Alex, our Community and Engagement Officer, tells us what the exhibition was all about and shares some of the exhibition’s highlights and successes.
The Good Doctor of Linton
Over the last 18 months or so, Covid allowing, I’ve scoured bookshops in Cambridge, Norwich, Lewes, and probably other places for interesting books to extract information from for Capturing Cambridge. It was in St Edward’s Passage, I think, that I
Culinary Histories of Cambridgeshire
Seafood, cheese, and baking have all played their part in the Cambridgeshire’s culinary history. Trustee Roger explores them in detail.
The Museum of Cambridge’s Rotary Quern
Martin adopted the Museum’s rotary quern having had a lifelong interest in the history of early agriculture. In this article, he explores the history and use of quern stones in Britain.
Creating the Museum’s Mini-Moo
I first saw painted animals in a city centre years ago and could only think ‘what a wonderful idea’. They were so colorful, so eclectic, and – most importantly – so much fun. I remember thinking wistfully that it would
Cambridge and Film
Trustee Roger surveys films released in Cambridge in 1914, touching on the major films released at the outbreak of the First World War.
Witches, Warlocks, Webs, and Mayhem
Volunteer Paul shares the spookier side of the Museum’s history, touching on true love and grief along the way.
Collections Care Update
Collections Officer, Aimee, talks about our recent Collections Care Audit awarded by AIM Collections Care Audit Grant with Icon and supported by The Pilgrim Trust in June.
Places and Spaces: Exploring Cambridge Through Town and Gown
Our Community and Visitor Engagement Officer, Alex, recently spoke with Leigh from Cambridge 105 Radio about the Museum’s latest exhibition. Listen to the full interview here. You can find out more about Alex’s work here. Place and Spaces is open