We had a delightful weekend of shopping at the Museum of Cambridge this past weekend, with our Made in Cambridge Christmas Market! Running from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December, we welcomed 16 talented artisans, craft people and makers,
Preserving Windrush Heritage in Cambridgeshire
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
‘Little Feet, Big Impressions’ Returns to the Museum of Cambridge!
The Museum of Cambridge is thrilled to announce the return of ‘Little Feet, Big Impressions,’ an exciting and thoughtfully redesigned programme for families with children aged 1-5. This engaging series of storytelling and sensory activities takes place every two weeks
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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