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Retail Refresh!

Retail Refresh!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news – our Museum shop is about to undergo a fantastic transformation! Thanks to the generous support of the Steps to Sustainability project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered by

31 October 202331 October 2023 Blogs, Museum, News, Projects, Shop, Updates 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

The Diary of Levi Armsby

The Diary of Levi Armsby

Enid Porter’s love of all things to do with the Fens is well known and we are justly proud of the collection of objects you can see in our Fen room – the eel basket, the ice skates, as well

5 September 20235 September 2023 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum, News, Projects Read more

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

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

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
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