A small museum, with a big story to share
Written by Roger Lilley, Trustee The General Strike of May 1926 only lasted nine days but, in that time, exposed faultlines in Cambridge society that were to be remembered for many years. Whilst the University and its students were largely
Written by Roger Lilley, Trustee Buildings come and go, especially on busy commercial streets. Only yesterday I realised that a row of shops had literally vanished from just beside the University Arms Hotel in Regent Street. Next to the Botanic
We’re delighted to be hosting the Critter Character Creator Competition at the Museum of Cambridge! This children’s character design competition is inspired by the Museum’s current temporary exhibition, ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’. Children can design their own animal
Turn back time this festive season with decorations and traditions from a century ago as we celebrate A 1920s Christmas at the Museum of Cambridge. Dive in to some of the research we’ve done whilst preparing our Christmas experience and
“It takes time to grow, and you probably won’t realise it but you are not the same person that walked into this room.” -LGBTQ+ Young Person from The Kite Trust The Museum is proud to display “It Takes Time to
The Museum of Cambridge proudly displays works by three young local artists from Long Road Sixth Form College and College of West Anglia in its temporary exhibition, “Educating Cambridge.” Since October 2024, the Museum of Cambridge has been working with
The Museum of Cambridge and Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi are thrilled to announce the next steps in the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project, a powerful project aimed at preserving and celebrating the stories of the Windrush Generation. Funded by Arts
The Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition, “The Stories Behind the Stitches”, exploring wellness, disability and self-expression through Cambridge textiles.
Between 25th and 27th February 1847, the big contest for University Chancellor took place.
It is with huge delight that the Museum of Cambridge announces that it has been awarded Arts Council England Funding through the National Lottery to work with the African Caribbean Research Group on a new project in 2024 and 2025.