A small museum, with a big story to share
About the exhibition: Portraits of Cambridge: A Town in Transition invites you to explore a Cambridge as a town grappling with change. By the late 19th century, Cambridge had been reshaped by rapid growth, shifting industries, and an evolving streetscape.
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
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of Roman Cambridge with activities and costumes. Have a go at making a Roman bridge and chat to a Celtic crafter. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of Roman Cambridge with activities and costumes. Have a go at making a Roman bridge and chat to a Celtic crafter. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character
Join us for our programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5.
Be welcomed into the Museum’s purpose-built event space, the Enid Porter Room, with complementary tea and coffee, before entering our 16th-century building to explore the objects on display with some storytelling.
Then return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard.
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of Roman Cambridge with activities and costumes. Have a go at making a Roman bridge and chat to a Celtic crafter. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with
Join us for our programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5.
Be welcomed into the Museum’s purpose-built event space, the Enid Porter Room, with complementary tea and coffee, before entering our 16th-century building to explore the objects on display with some storytelling.
Then return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard.