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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Museum of Cambridge Receives Major Grant to Care for 40,000 Objects
The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to announce it has been selected by the prestigious Foyle Foundation as the recipient of a £25,000 grant in 2023. This grant will support the vital care and conservation of our collection, including the
Collections Care and Conservation in action
In a museum like ours, looking after our collection and our building is everyone’s job. The Museum of Cambridge holds more than 25,000 items donated to it over the last 85 years from people across Cambridgeshire and we are caretakers of the 400 year old White Horse Inn. Everything that we do is about looking after and sharing the stories of our objects.
Museum of Cambridge Launches Annual Appeal: #SavingOurStories
The Museum of Cambridge has announced its latest Annual Appeal: ‘Saving Our Stories’ which aims to raise significant funds to support the Museum to care for its large collection of objects.