Step into the past this summer!

See a glimpse of Roman and 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Have a go at making a Roman bridge, or join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap.

Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with an activity to take part in, and some stories to share.

For the first three weeks, in the kitchen, meet a Romano-Briton looking for help building a bridge across the river Granta at the new settlement of Duroliponte and talk about life before and during the Roman occupation.

In the final three weeks, in the Arts and Artisans Room, find a Fen Tiger keen to disrupt the draining of the fens in the 1630s as Civil War grips England, and help them with some willow weaving.

Included with your Museum admission (children 16 and under go FREE)

Roman Dates:

Monday 27th July

Monday 3rd August

Monday 10th August

Fenland Dates:

Monday 17th August

Monday 24th August

Monday 31st August

Times:

All sessions run 11:00-15:00 and are drop-in.

Tickets:

No tickets are needed, sessions 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.