A small museum, with a big story to share
Join us for a night of facts, fun, and fundraising as the Museum of Cambridge hosts its first pub quiz evening. We felt it was time to honour the hitory of our building, originally a Coaching Inn, with some traditional pub entertainment! So grab your friends, family or colleagues and come and compete for the title of brain of Cambridge!
A 1920s Christmas at the Museum of Cambridge The Museum of Cambridge is turning back the clock for Christmas this year. Join us in the historic White Horse Inn for a 1920s Christmas morning: the decorations are up in the
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.
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? Explore Cambridge’s evolution with the Museum of Cambridge. Discover the stories that shaped one of the world’s most famous cities on our Cambridge in
The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to host The Angels Foundation UK, a charity which provides essential, trauma-informed services designed to support domestic abuse survivors and their families as they rebuild their lives. The display includes: About The Angels
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.
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? Explore Cambridge’s evolution with the Museum of Cambridge. Discover the stories that shaped one of the world’s most famous cities on our Cambridge in
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? Explore Cambridge’s evolution with the Museum of Cambridge. Discover the stories that shaped one of the world’s most famous cities on our Cambridge in
Take a light hearted look at Christmas in the 1920s with Dr Emma Bastin and explore Christmas decorations and gifts; parties and events; and of course, food and drink! We'll explore the glitz and glamour of high society Christmases, but
Firestarter: The Fiery Life and Controversial Death of John Stallon, the Shelford Arsonist is part true-crime mystery, part historical investigation. Set in the early 19th century, it is the tale of a farm worker who gains notoriety for setting multiple fires