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We’re hiring an inspiring Director!

We’re hiring an inspiring Director!

We’re looking for an inspirational Director to take on a career-defining role at the Museum of Cambridge.   The Museum of Cambridge offers a unique opportunity for an inspirational leader to shape the future of one of the city’s most valued

23 January 202523 January 2025 Blogs, Museum, News, Updates Read more

Museum of Cambridge Embarks on Transformational Project to Explore Disabled Histories, Funded by Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund

Museum of Cambridge Embarks on Transformational Project to Explore Disabled Histories, Funded by Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund

CAMFK 656.36: Carved wooden figurehead of Queen Victoria, created by a disabled person. The Museum of Cambridge is thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative made possible by a £99,802 grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund through the Museums

19 January 202522 January 2025 Blogs, Museum, News, Updates Read more

A Festive weekend of Christmas Shopping

A Festive weekend of Christmas Shopping

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,

5 December 20245 December 2024 Blogs, Museum, News, Shop, Updates Read more

Preserving Windrush Heritage in Cambridgeshire

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

3 October 202410 October 2024 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News Read more

‘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

10 September 202410 September 2024 Museum 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
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