Cambridge Talks: The Society for Psychical Research with Ruth McPhee
2022-05-23 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Join us as we talk with podcaster Ruth McPhee about the Society for Psychical Research.
Ruth McPhee is the host of Ruth is Stranger than Fiction, a podcast all about the strange histories and unlikely characters of East Anglia. Past episodes have covered folkloric figures including will o’ the wisps, giants, and toadmen, gruesome events such as witch trials, bodysnatching, and tragic murders, and plenty of hauntings and ghostly goings on around Cambridge and other towns of the area.
For this unique live event, join Ruth and special guests for an irreverent foray into the history of the Society for Psychical Research, founded by Trinity College fellows including Henry Sidgwick, Frederic Myers, and Edmund Gurney. The intention of the society was to investigate paranormal activity from a position of scientific objectivity and academic rigour. Let’s see how that worked out for them! There’ll be themed drinks and plenty of spooky ambience to get you into the paranormal spirit.
Find out more about the podcast and how to subscribe at www.ruthisstranger.co.uk

Tickets on sale from March 1st.
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Arbury Carnival - Community Event
2022-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2LD, United Kingdom
Join us in Arbury to create memories (and bunting)!

The Museum of Cambridge’s Arbury Carnival festivities kick off on the 30th May we will be hosting a community workshop in Arbury Community Centre.
Are you an Arbury resident who just can’t wait for the Arbury Carnival? Neither can we! In the meantime, why not join us for an afternoon of fun, chatter, and crafts, whilst we talk all things Arbury?
In this FREE, family-friendly workshop, you will be using different materials (such as markers, stencils, and embroidery), to make your very own Arbury bunting.
The best thing is that you will then be able to see your bunting, along with everyone else’s, displayed at the Carnival.
The workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities. No skills or expertise are required. – only enthusiasm.
To book please select one of the four slots available. Please secure a ticket for each person attending.
Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you require any additional assistance by emailing enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk

This project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Arbury - Exhibition
2022-06-06 10:00 - 2022-08-31 17:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
The Carnival Experience comes to the Museum of Cambridge
The Dining Room and Community Showcase Cabinet at the Museum will be home to the Arbury Exhibition.
Come to visit the Museum from 6th June to 8th August and experience the amazing, and immersive new exhibition.
There will be a vibrant and multi-sensory exhibition, with soundscapes and oral histories provided with the kind assistance of Kettles Yard. Giving you the feeling of stepping into something special – a little like Narnia – but warmer!
Covering the breadth of Arbury history from the pre-historic to the vibrant community that exists to this day.
This exhibition is open to all and FREE with admission to the museum. Under-12s are free.

Please note if the sensory elements of the exhibition are a concern please liaise with our front of house staff or e-mail enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk and we will be happy to work with you to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Arbury Carnival
2022-06-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2LD, United Kingdom
Join us at the Arbury Carnival!
The Museum of Cambridge will be at the Arbury Carnival!
We are very excited to be at the Carnival this year. Come and find us! We will have a nice big banner so we should be easy to spot. There will be activities for young and old alike and the chance to get really up close and personal with some of our amazing artefacts!
The fun will be suitable for all ages and abilities. No skills or expertise are required – only enthusiasm.
There is no requirement to book, please turn up and say hello to a member of our enthusiastic team. We can’t wait to meet you. We would love to hear about your experiences and memories of Arbury and the Carnival.
This project is made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Little Feet, Big Impressions
2022-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Engage in these free, fun and interactive sessions for your 1-5 year old.
This session will be a fun archaeological dig! See what you and your little one will discover!
Sessions will welcome the making of connections and community. A chance to meet chat, make friends and entertain your small people.
Refreshments will be provided. Changing facilities available.
Smaller siblings also welcome to attend.

Summer with the Museums
2022-07-24 - 2022-08-29 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
We are as excited as ever to be joining the University of Cambridge Museums for Summer with the Museums! If you’re looking for FREE activities, workshops and things to do, we’ll have it for you this summer!

We have a whole host of FREE events for families of all ages.
At the Museum: Little Feet, Big Impressions (0-5 year olds and their carers)
This summer connect with your community through active stay and play sessions at the Museum of Cambridge. You and your little will explore archaeology, medicine and music through hands on toys and games.
With dates through the summer there is lots to explore. Suitable for children aged 0-5 and their carers.
More information and booking is on our website: https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/littlefeetbigimpressions2807/

At the Museum: Time Capsules (Families of all ages and young people)
We’ve a whole host of onsite activities for families and young people to help you get creative over the summer period!

My Buried Treasure: Investigate time capsules from the past and make your very own treasure box in which to store your message for the future! Suitable for families of all ages.
My Technicolour Self : What if people could see the true you in all of its brilliance and not just the face you show to the outside world? Suitable for people aged 13-17.
Our Space: We will help you to construct your own mini world of memories by crafting a time-capsule room from your home in a shoe-box! We can’t wait to see and hear about the best things your family did together during lockdown and make a record you can look back on in years to come! Suitable to families of all ages.

More information and booking is on our website: https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/events/

At the Museum: Willoughby’s Wonders (Families of all ages)
Pop along to the Museum and enjoy our NEW trail for families of all ages. You’ll get the chance to delve into our collection to learn all about the history of Cambridge and its people.
No booking required, just come along – the trail is included with your entry to the Museum.
Information about visiting the Museum is available on our website: https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/visit/

At Home: Museum of a Shelf (Families of all ages)
Museums display objects together to tell a story about a time, place, person, or event. At the Museum of Cambridge, we want to see what objects tell your story in your own home.
Make a museum on a shelf by following some instructions and creating a museum label. Then share pictures of your #MuseumonaShelf with the Museum of Cambridge.
Download a PDF instruction sheet and get started telling your story.

Little Feet, Big Impressions
2022-07-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Engage in these free, fun and interactive sessions for your 1-5 year old.
This session will be all about ‘Music through Time’! Talent not required but enthusiasm appreciated!
Sessions will welcome the making of connections and community. A chance to meet chat, make friends and entertain your small people.
Refreshments will be provided. Changing facilities available.
Smaller siblings also welcome to attend.

Our Space - Family Activity
2022-08-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Calling all families with children aged 5-10!
Come and join us at the Museum of Cambridge for an exciting art workshop this August!
As part of the Remembering Covid-19: Time Capsule Project, we will help you to construct your own mini world of memories by crafting a time-capsule room from your home in a shoe-box! We can’t wait to see and hear about the best things your family did together during lockdown and make a record you can look back on in years to come.
Help us to keep everyone safe by taking a lateral flow test before arriving at the event, and not attending if you feel unwell. In order to run a safe event and not disappoint anyone once spaces are full, booking is essential and you can reserve your free places here using Eventbrite, or should you prefer, do feel free to email us directly: sarah.hutton@museumofcambridge.org.uk.
Workshops are running on multiple dates across August.
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout the session, and images taken will be used to promote further Museum events, as well as in funding reports. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know ahead of time.
Booking is via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-space-family-activity-tickets-385817088297
A big thank you to the funding provided by the Vaccine Access Grant and Cambridge City Council to run these exciting workshops.

My Technicolour Self - Young People's Activity (13-17 year olds)
2022-08-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Flip the idea of the selfie on its head! What if people could see the true you in all of its brilliance and not just the face you show to the outside world?
Explore and represent yourself and your feelings during lockdown using colour, texture and form, creating a time-capsule memory with our fabulous and fun art workshop! No previous art experience necessary!
Help us to keep everyone safe by taking a lateral flow test before arriving at the event, and not attending if you feel unwell. In order to run a safe event and not disappoint anyone once spaces are full, booking is essential and you can reserve your free place here using Eventbrite, or should you prefer, do feel free to email us directly: sarah.hutton@museumofcambridge.org.uk.
Workshops are running every Friday across August.
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout the session, and images taken will be used to promote further Museum events, as well as in funding reports. If you do not wish your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know ahead of time.
Booking is via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-technicolour-self-young-peoples-event-aged-13-17-tickets-386021479637
A big thank you to the funding provided by the Vaccine Access Grant and Cambridge City Council to run these exciting workshops.

Telling Our Tales - Storytelling Workshop
2022-08-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Calling the folk of Cambridge aged 18-100 – we need your voice! Come and join us at the Museum of Cambridge to help to build our city’s story of lockdown experiences for the Time Capsule Project
The ability to engage others by telling stories has been a significant way of communicating messages through time and across cultures. Unlock your inner storyteller and share your stories and experiences in this supportive workshop. Learn the skills of storytelling and build your confidence to tell your tale to others, whilst having a lot of fun!
Help us to keep everyone safe by taking a lateral flow test before arriving at the event, and not attending if you feel unwell. In order to run a safe event and not disappoint anyone once spaces are full, booking is essential and you can reserve your free places here using Eventbrite, or should you prefer, do feel free to email us directly: sarah.hutton@museumofcambridge.org.uk.
Workshops are running on multiple dates across August.
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout the session, and images taken will be used to promote further Museum events, as well as in funding reports. If you do not wish your photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know ahead of time. Audio recordings of the story we make together will be made for the time capsule.
Booking is via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/telling-our-tales-storytelling-workshop-tickets-386256502597
A big thank you to the funding provided by the Vaccine Access Grant and Cambridge City Council to run these exciting workshops.

Hidden Cambridge Tour August
2022-08-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Cambridgeshire
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour.
Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before!
Hear stories of beer, brothels and boatmen, and where Nobel prizes jostle with rugby players and mustard factories.
Your tour will be led by a qualified guide, and the ticket price includes a free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. All proceeds of the tours are donated to support museum.
Tickets are £15. Tours start at 10:30 from the Round Church in Cambridge.
Booking is essential, follow the Eventbrite link to book: 90 minute Hidden Cambridge walking tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Little Feet, Big Impressions
2022-08-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Engage in these free, fun and interactive sessions for your 1-5 year old.
This session will be all about ‘Medicine through Time’! Doctors kit and patients at the ready!
Sessions will welcome the making of connections and community. A chance to meet chat, make friends and entertain your small people.
Refreshments will be provided. Changing facilities available.
Smaller siblings also welcome to attend.

My Buried Treasure - Family Activity
2022-08-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Calling all families with children aged 5-10!
Investigate time capsules from the past and make your very own treasure box in which to store your message for the future!
Come and join us at the Museum of Cambridge for an exciting history and art FREE family workshop this August! As part of the Remembering Covid-19: Time Capsule Project, explore some of the museum’s collection of 20,000 objects in this fun, family-friendly workshop. Unbox time capsules from the past and discover the treasures hidden inside. Then make a treasure box of your own! What will you put into your time capsule treasure box?
Help us to keep everyone safe by taking a lateral flow test before arriving at the event, and not attending if you feel unwell. In order to run a safe event and not disappoint anyone once spaces are full, booking is essential and you can reserve your free places here using Eventbrite, or should you prefer, do feel free to email us directly at: sarah.hutton@museumofcambridge.org.uk.
Workshops are running on multiple dates across August.
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout the session, and images taken will be used to promote further Museum events, as well as in funding reports. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know ahead of time.
Book for FREE via our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/386001881017
A big thank you to the funding provided by the Vaccine Access Grant and Cambridge City Council to run these exciting workshops.

My Technicolour Self - Young People's Activity (aged 13-17)
2022-08-12 14:30 - 16:30, 2022-08-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
