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The Miller of Cambridge: A peek into James Nutter’s Diary – August 1804

The Miller of Cambridge: A peek into James Nutter’s Diary – August 1804

King’s and Bishop’s Mill, Mill Lane, Cambridge (acrylic painting, 2024, after an early 20th century watercolour) James Nutter (1763-1829) was the first of a number of generations of Cambridge millers in which the first born were all called James Nutter.

17 August 202420 September 2024 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Tracing Traditions Read more

Museum of Cambridge Christmas Market – Call for Vendors!

Museum of Cambridge Christmas Market – Call for Vendors!

Looking for the Museum of Cambridge Christmas Market details this year? Click here to find out more and join us this year for some Christmas cheer!   After the success of our Christmas Market last year, we’re happy to announce

9 August 202422 October 2024 Blogs, Events, News, Shop Read more

My Placement at the Museum of Cambridge

My Placement at the Museum of Cambridge

Hear From Emily, who did a university placement with the Museum of Cambridge, about her experiences and reflection of her time with us!

1 August 20241 August 2024 Blogs, Museum Read more

Museum of Cambridge to Preserve Framed Artwork Collection 

Museum of Cambridge to Preserve Framed Artwork Collection 

Museum of Cambridge to Preserve Framed Artwork Collection with over 150 objects being cared for in a month.

31 July 202431 July 2024 Blogs, Collections, Museum, News, Projects, Updates Read more

Where to Find the Museum on a Bike this Summer!

Where to Find the Museum on a Bike this Summer!

The Museum on a Bike will be popping up all over Cambridge this Summer as we bring the history of the city to an event near you! Our Engagement Officer Alex will be bringing historical objects from the Museum to

22 July 202423 July 2024 Blogs, Events, Museum, News Read more

The Cissy Macfarlane-Grieve Sketchbooks

The Cissy Macfarlane-Grieve Sketchbooks

Of the many fragile artefacts we store at the Museum of Cambridge few can be as beautiful and mysterious as the four sketchbooks we have of Cissy, dating from 1899 to around 1912. In 1892 the Rev. William Macfarlane purchased

3 July 20243 July 2024 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum Read more

400 Volunteer Hours and Over 1,300 Objects Cared For: Celebrating the On-display Audit Project at the Museum of Cambridge

400 Volunteer Hours and Over 1,300 Objects Cared For: Celebrating the On-display Audit Project at the Museum of Cambridge

The Museum of Cambridge are celebrating a successful on-display audit project which has resulted in over 400 volunteer hours and 1,300 objects cared for.

2 July 20242 July 2024 Blogs, Collections, Museum, News, Projects, Updates Read more

Have your say on our courtyard project!

Have your say on our courtyard project!

The Museum is excited to kick start a project to make better use of the historic White Horse Inn Courtyard, by creating a welcoming and bio-diverse urban garden that our community can enjoy.

5 June 2024 Blogs, Museum, News, Projects, Updates Read more

Why should you volunteer at your local Museum?

Why should you volunteer at your local Museum?

Volunteering for your friendly neighbourhood Museum is not just a fulfilling way to spend your spare time, it simultaneously is a great opportunity to give back to your local community! Many organisations, including the Museum of Cambridge, cannot function without

2 June 2024 Blogs, Museum, Volunteer Blogs Read more

George Mallory’s connection to the city of Cambridge

George Mallory’s connection to the city of Cambridge

Magdalene College has recently made public the letters of George and Ruth Mallory. George Mallory was an English mountaineer who was part of the first three British Mt Everest expeditions. A digitised version is accessible for free on the college

31 May 2024 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum Read more
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