A small museum, with a big story to share
This October half-term, the Museum of Cambridge hosted a very successful “Creepy Creatives” arts and crafts event. Held twice during the week, on Tuesday and Saturday, we were thrilled to welcome nearly 40 enthusiastic visitors who joined us to craft
We are thrilled to share some exciting news – our Museum shop is about to undergo a fantastic transformation! Thanks to the generous support of the Steps to Sustainability project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered by
Earlier in the summer, the Museum of Cambridge welcomed two very special visitors for an important medal ceremony. It was not the Mayor bestowing any grand titles upon a worthy citizen of Cambridge, but it was just as noble a
Enid Porter’s love of all things to do with the Fens is well known and we are justly proud of the collection of objects you can see in our Fen room – the eel basket, the ice skates, as well
Hanging behind the reception counter at the Museum of Cambridge is the unmissable sign, R.MAYNARD ENGINEER WHITTLESFORD Who was he? Well, it was a Robert Maynard who in 1834 set up a foundry making agricultural implements on Whittlesford High Street.
What Does It Mean to Be a Trustee? Joining the Museum of Cambridge’s board of trustees means contributing to the running of a vital cultural and heritage venue that has preserved the history of our region for generations. In particular,
Tucked away safe in a box labelled ‘Folklore’ at the Museum of Cambridge is a wooden frame with a piece of brown paper in it. At first glance, you might look at this object and think it’s no more than
Early Doors Enjoying the latest summer blockbuster? If you live in Cambridge, maybe you visit Vue, or the Picturehouse to see the newest movie release. You might even know of a few cinemas that have closed their doors over the
A photo of a horse brass sent to Capturing Cambridge a few months ago has triggered a curious investigation and a journey from football to leather briefcases and eastern mysticism, all centred on Norfolk Street! The horse brasses are on
The Museum of Cambridge is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Mini Museums Programme this summer. Back by popular demand, this programme invites residents of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire to showcase their love for their region in miniature