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Piecing the clues together

Piecing the clues together

Hanging behind the reception counter at the Museum of Cambridge is the unmissable sign,  R.MAYNARD ENGINEER WHITTLESFORD Who was he? Well, it was a Robert Maynard who in 1834 set up a foundry making agricultural implements on Whittlesford High Street.

31 August 202331 August 2023 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum, News, Projects Read more

Become a Trustee and Help Shape the Future of the Museum of Cambridge

Become a Trustee and Help Shape the Future of the Museum of Cambridge

What Does It Mean to Be a Trustee? Joining the Museum of Cambridge’s board of trustees means contributing to the running of a vital cultural and heritage venue that has preserved the history of our region for generations. In particular,

31 August 202331 August 2023 Blogs, 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

Summer Cinema Season

Summer Cinema Season

Early Doors Enjoying the latest summer blockbuster? If you live in Cambridge, maybe you visit Vue, or the Picturehouse to see the newest movie release. You might even know of a few cinemas that have closed their doors over the

27 July 202327 July 2023 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum, News, Projects Read more

A Mystery on Norfolk Street!

A Mystery on Norfolk Street!

A photo of a horse brass sent to Capturing Cambridge a few months ago has triggered a curious investigation and a journey from football to leather briefcases and eastern mysticism, all centred on Norfolk Street! The horse brasses are on

26 July 202326 July 2023 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, News, Projects, Updates 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
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