We’re lighting up the past this February Half Term at the Museum of Cambridge, with trails and crafts relating to the Magic Lantern.

Magic lanterns were an early type of image projector – the ancestor of film projectors used today – which were used for education and entertainment during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Throughout the week, take part in a trail through the Museum and use recreation magic lanterns to see a story from Cambridge’s incredible history.

But that’s not all, we are also running FREE drop-in craft sessions for you to create your own magic lantern slide picture. Come and see an original magic lantern from the Museum’s collection and try out your slide on our recreation lantern.

We’re also delighted to be involved in Twilight at the Museums again this year, with a late opening on Wednesday 18th February. We’ll dim the lights and let you explore our historic building in the twilight from 4-7pm. Remember to pop over to the Enid Porter Room for the drop-in craft at the same time too!

Trail

During Museum hours 14th-22nd February.

Standard admission applies, children 16 and under FREE!

FREE Drop-in Craft

Monday 16th February 11:00-15:00
Tuesday 17th February 11:00-15:00
Wednesday 18th February 16:00-19:00
Friday 20th February 11:00-15:00

Twilight at the Museums

Wednesday 18th February 16:00-19:00

Standard admission applies, children 16 and under FREE!

For more Twilight at the Museums: museums.cam.ac.uk/theme/twilight