
February Half Term – Illuminating History
15 February, 12:00 am - 23 February, 12:00 am

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, every day we are running a drop-in FREE craft session 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 19th 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 15th-23rd February.
Standard admission applies, children 16 and under FREE!
FREE Drop-in Craft
Monday 17th February 11:00-15:00
Tuesday 18th February 11:00-15:00
Wednesday 19th February 16:00-19:00
Thursday 20th February 11:00-15:00
Friday 21st February 11:00-15:00
Saturday 22nd February 13:00-16:00
Sunday 23rd February 11:00-15:00
Twilight at the Museums
Wednesday 19th 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