Folklore runs through the Museum this Half Term!

Inspired by the Museum’s new temporary exhibition, Folklore, we’re bringing a Witch Bottle trail and Corn Dolly crafting into the Museum as the witchy vibes escape the attic.

Follow the trail throughout the permanent displays, collecting the ingredients for your very own Witch Bottle – a protective charm to safeguard you against witches. Make a wish and take your bottle away with you for good luck.

Find our Engagement Officer inside the Museum to learn all about Corn Dollies and the folklore behind these wheat charms. Have a go at making your own Countryman’s Favour to take home as well!

Both the trail and craft are included with your Museum admission (children 16 and under go FREE)

Dates:

Trail runs all week (Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November)

Corn Dolly Crafts:

Thursday 29th October

Friday 30th October

Saturday 31st October

Times:

Crafts run 11:00-15:00 and are drop-in.

Tickets:

No tickets are needed, the trail and crafts are included with Museum admission (children 16 and under FREE).

Place:

Museum of Cambridge

2-3 Castle Street

Cambridge

CB3 0AQ

Accessibility:

You can read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk.

Getting Here:

We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.

You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.

Photography:

Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish for you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Healthy Events:

If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day.