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New Exhibition: Cars, Carriages and the Cam

New Exhibition: Cars, Carriages and the Cam

The Museum of Cambridge is excited to launch our new exhibit, “Cars, Carriages and the Cam: Navigating your way in Cambridge”, set to open on Wednesday 8th of November in our Attic Gallery! Discover Cambridge’s history of trams, trains, carriages

3 November 20233 November 2023 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News, Updates Read more

Halloween Delights: A Spooktacular Half-Term!

Halloween Delights: A Spooktacular Half-Term!

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

31 October 202331 October 2023 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News Read more

Reunited – The Museum of Cambridge hosts a momentous reunion.

Reunited – The Museum of Cambridge hosts a momentous reunion.

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

7 September 20237 September 2023 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Collections, Events, Museum, News, Projects Read more

Folklore Finds: Lucky Cauls and their Travels

Folklore Finds: Lucky Cauls and their Travels

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

30 August 202330 August 2023 Blogs, Collections, News Read more

Mini Museums are back! With a brand-new exhibition at the Museum of Cambridge

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

14 July 202325 August 2023 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, News, Updates Read more

New Beginnings and Superstitions

New Beginnings and Superstitions

My name is Beau, and I am over the moon to join the wonderful team at the Museum of Cambridge as their shiny new Collections Officer! Prior to arriving at the Museum of Cambridge I was completing a year-long museum

2 July 20232 July 2023 Blogs, Collections, Exhibition, Museum, News, Projects, Updates Read more

The Museum of Cambridge hosts a Summer of Stories!

The Museum of Cambridge hosts a Summer of Stories!

The Museum has a fun-packed summer full of creativity and crafting ahead. We are all really looking forward to imagining, making, and sharing stories with you all! Here are all the ways you can get involved in ‘The Summer of

30 June 202330 June 2023 Blogs, Collections, Events, Museum, News, Projects, Volunteer Blogs, Volunteer Newsletter Read more

How to paint a pub?

How to paint a pub?

If anyone has needed me over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been busy admiring the fresh coat of paint at the Museum of Cambridge on the old White Horse Inn. The yellow of the walls and the green shine

27 June 202330 June 2023 Blogs, Collections, Museum, News, Projects, Updates Read more

Museum of Cambridge Receives Donation from Co-op for Schools Loan Box Programme

Museum of Cambridge Receives Donation from Co-op for Schools Loan Box Programme

The Museum is delighted to announce that we have received a generous £450 grant from the Mill Road branch of the Co-op. This funding will support the development and expansion of the Museum’s loan box programme for local schools, allowing

16 June 202316 June 2023 Blogs, Collections, Events, Museum, News, Projects Read more

Leaving a Legacy: How you can help preserve the past for future generations: 

Leaving a Legacy: How you can help preserve the past for future generations: 

Since taking on the role of Director at the Museum of Cambridge in April, I have had the privilege of delving into the rich history of this remarkable institution, which has opened its doors to visitors, schools, and researchers since

16 June 202316 June 2023 Blogs, Collections, News, Updates Read more
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