• Evening Reception: Hobson’s Conduit – Cambridge’s Unique Watercourse

    The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Join us for the official reception of this exciting exhibition. The trustees of Hobson’s Conduit are concerned about urban pressures on this precious water course which has graced Cambridge for over four centuries. the Conduit corridor from Nine Wells to

  • Drop in Memory Cafe: Hobson’s Conduit: Cambridge’s Unique Watercourse

    The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Do you have memories of water running through the streets as a child? Did you car ever get stuck in the runnels on Trumpington Street? Come and share your memories and stories of Hobson's Conduit to coincide with the exhibition

  • Halloween Family Activities

    Share your memories and stories about Halloween for our Tracing Traditions Project - how do you celebrate this spooky time of the year? Join us for family craft activities and story telling.

  • Willow and Rush Christmas Decorations Workshop (Morning)

    The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Join basket weaver Nadine Anderson for a workshop creating stars and hearts and other rustic decorations to grace your home and Christmas table. Maximum 15 people per workshop Suitable for adults and 13+ £20 per person (includes materials) Book your

  • Willow and Rush Christmas Decorations Workshop (Afternoon)

    The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    Join basket weaver Nadine Anderson for a workshop creating stars and hearts and other rustic decorations to grace your home and Christmas table. Maximum 15 people per workshop Suitable for adults and 13+ £20 per person (includes materials) Book your

  • Needle Felting Workshop with Annie Brown

    Join textile artist Annie Brown and learn how to make a beautiful needle felted landscape using natural and dyed, unspun wool. You will have the opportunity to try out various techniques and embellishments before beginning your main piece. Materials will

  • Exhibition: Safeguards Against Witchcraft

    The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    For centuries, builders and homeowners secreted spiritual middens, such as shoes, bones and witch bottles, in the walls, fireplaces and under the floors in order to protect their property, their kin and themselves from the forces of witchcraft. Using  some rarely displayed objects from our own collection, we are exploring the customs and traditions that guarded Cambridgeshire homes against evil intent.