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Arbury Carnival – three exciting ways to get involved

The Arbury Carnival returns to the Museum of Cambridge! This year marks the 45th anniversary of the carnival.  Not only we will we have an exhibition at the Museum all about the history of the carnival – we will also

25 May 202213 June 2022 Blogs, Museum, News Read more

Fresh faces in the Museum team.

Fresh faces in the Museum team.

The museum is excited to welcome two new starters to the team. Christine Cellier joins us as Business Manager bringing a wealth of Arts Sector and finance experience to the role.  Chris studied philosophy at the Sorbonne in Paris, before

22 May 202213 June 2022 Blogs, Museum, News, Updates Read more

A new role, and beginning of a new team at the Museum of Cambridge

The Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Smaridge as the new Engagement Manager for the Museum of Cambridge. Alex will be looking after a brand-new team managing all parts of the museum’s operations and visitor experience. This

21 March 202223 March 2022 Blogs, Museum, News Read more

Celebrating Together: A Winter Success

Celebrating Together: A Winter Success

Our winter exhibition has come to a close. Alex, our Community and Engagement Officer, tells us what the exhibition was all about and shares some of the exhibition’s highlights and successes.

26 January 202226 January 2022 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, News, Updates Read more

Collections Care Update

Collections Care Update

Collections Officer, Aimee, talks about our recent Collections Care Audit awarded by AIM Collections Care Audit Grant with Icon and supported by The Pilgrim Trust in June.

11 November 202111 November 2021 Blogs, Collections, Museum, News, Updates Read more

Places and Spaces: Exploring Cambridge Through Town and Gown

Our Community and Visitor Engagement Officer, Alex, recently spoke with Leigh from Cambridge 105 Radio about the Museum’s latest exhibition. Listen to the full interview here. You can find out more about Alex’s work here. Place and Spaces is open

10 September 202110 September 2021 Blogs, Museum, News Read more

Museum of Cambridge receives funding to repair roof

Museum of Cambridge receives funding to repair roof

The museum is eased to announce that they have received a grant of up to £15,360 from Amey Community Fund.

24 August 202124 August 2021 Museum, News, Projects Read more

The Bombing of Vicarage Terrace

The Bombing of Vicarage Terrace

There is little now to suggest that this narrow road in the heart of the parish of St Matthews, was, on the morning of 19th of June 1940, nine months after the start of the war, the site of the

18 August 202118 August 2021 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum, News, Projects Read more

The Friends of the Museum of Cambridge Relaunch

The Friends of the Museum of Cambridge Relaunch

Trustee Matt Hann explains the history and importance of The Friends of The Museum of Cambridge

18 August 202118 August 2021 Events, Museum, News, Updates Read more

Reimagining Museum Labels: The Idea Behind the Exhibition

Reimagining Museum Labels: The Idea Behind the Exhibition

Collections Officer Aimee F shares the ideas behind our new exhibition.

13 July 202113 July 2021 Blogs, Collections, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News Read more
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