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Recapping the Festive Fun of this year’s “Made in Cambridge” Christmas Market

Recapping the Festive Fun of this year’s “Made in Cambridge” Christmas Market

The Museum spent the weekend celebrating local craftsmanship and community spirit. The Enid Porter room and the courtyard hosted the “Made in Cambridge” Christmas Market between Friday 24th and Sunday 26th of November. The event, which brought together 16 talented

27 November 202327 November 2023 Blogs, Events, Museum, News, Shop, Updates No Comments Read more

New Exhibition: Cars, Carriages and the Cam

New Exhibition: Cars, Carriages and the Cam

The Museum of Cambridge is excited to launch our new exhibit, “Cars, Carriages and the Cam: Navigating your way in Cambridge”, set to open on Wednesday 8th of November in our Attic Gallery! Discover Cambridge’s history of trams, trains, carriages

3 November 20233 November 2023 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News, Updates Read more

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

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

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

Leaving a Legacy: How you can help preserve the past for future generations: 

Leaving a Legacy: How you can help preserve the past for future generations: 

Since taking on the role of Director at the Museum of Cambridge in April, I have had the privilege of delving into the rich history of this remarkable institution, which has opened its doors to visitors, schools, and researchers since

16 June 202316 June 2023 Blogs, Collections, News, Updates Read more

Mystery abounds..

Mystery abounds..

My name is Alex and I’m the Engagement and Collections Manager at the Museum of Cambridge. Over the last eight months I have been managing the building works onsite at the Museum. If you’ve driven or cycled past, you will

26 May 202326 May 2023 Blogs, Collections, Exhibition, Museum, News, Updates Read more

The Museum of Cambridge announces the appointment of a new Director 

The Museum of Cambridge announces the appointment of a new Director 

This new role is set to deliver an ambitious strategy to preserve the history of Cambridgeshire.

17 April 202328 April 2023 Blogs, Museum, News, Updates, Volunteer Newsletter Read more
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