With some happy news to start the spring at the Museum: thanks to the National Lottery Players, the Museum has been awarded £99,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support our Firm Foundations and Flourishing Future project! The National
New Exhibition and Project Manager for Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire
The Museum of Cambridge welcomes Tammi Bello as Exhibition & Project Manager for our Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project in partnership with ACRG (African Caribbean Research Group). Tammi is an interdisciplinary curator and producer with interests in postcolonial narratives. Rooted in
Retail Refresh-Completed!
The Museum of Cambridge is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its ‘Retail Refresh’ shop refurbishment project, marking a significant milestone in the Museum’s commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and supporting local artisans. Made possible by the generous support
New Exhibition: The Stories Behind the Stitches
The Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition, “The Stories Behind the Stitches”, exploring wellness, disability and self-expression through Cambridge textiles.
Museum on a Bike is back!
After a brief hiatus, the Museum on a Bike is back! The Bike is a brilliant way for the Museum to come together with people around Cambridge, bringing local history, objects, stories, and activities to wherever they might be. Hi
Embracing Change: Alex Smaridge Takes the Helm at the Museum of Cambridge
As the Museum wishes our Director, Annie, well on her maternity leave, Alex Smaridge steps into the role of Engagement and Collections Manager with Directorial Responsibilities. Alex, who has been part of the Museum of Cambridge team since May 2021,
PhD opportunity to explore climate change through the Museum of Cambridge’s Fenland collection
The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to announce in collaboration with the London Arts and Humanities Partnership and King’s College London a fully-funded Collaborative Doctoral PhD programme, Weathering climate change: using museum collections to represent local experiences of climate change.
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
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
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