Conservation in Action
2024-02-22 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Chat with our collections volunteers as they clean, document, and mark objects on display around the Museum to help safeguard the history of our Museum objects.

Overview
Time and Duration: Morning session 10 am – 12 pm and afternoon session 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Where: All around the Museum of Cambridge! Come and find us.
Booking Information: The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. You can see Conservation in Action free with your admission ticket. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects and includes the Museum’s entry fee (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student and Jobseeker, free for those under 16).

What is Conservation in Action?
Do you ever wonder how the objects in Museums get cared for? Well now you can find out!
Every Thursday, the Museum of Cambridge has a team of talented collections volunteers who are supported by the Museums Collections Officer Beau in completing an ambitious on-display audit of the collection.

The on-display audit involves cleaning objects with a specific set of equipment and skills which the volunteers are taught. The objects are cleaned, documented, and marked with their accession numbers. You can pop in the Museum every Thursday and find volunteers hard at work and happy to chat and discuss what they are up to!

A big thank you to the Foyle Foundation who have funded the post for our Collections Officer which has allowed this project to run.

Things to note:

Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unforutunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) 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 sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs are sometimes taken of volunteers in action and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish 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 tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Magic Lanterns and Shadow Puppets Family Craft Activity
2024-02-23 13:00 - 16:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Join the Museum of Cambridge during Twilight with the Museums and let your creativity shine using light and shadows to tell stories.
Learn about the history of using light and shadows in storytelling. From countries around the world to stories in your home town. Practice making hand-shadow animals, make a shadow puppet to tell the story of Moses Carter, the Histon Giant, and find out how you can make your own shadow puppet theatre!
This event is suitable for children ages 6 and above with an accompanying adult. It is not suitable for younger children unless visiting with an older sibling.
Dates:
19th, 21st and 23rd of February
Times:
11 AM – 12:30 AM (On all dates except for Wednesday 21st)
1 PM- 2:30 PM
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Tickets:
To book a ticket and reserve your spot, book your tickets online here. If you’re not sure if you will be able to join us, don’t worry! There will be tickets available on the day, at the Front Desk of the Museum.
Please book a ticket for the number of children attending. There is limited space for additional adults, so please only one adult per child. This event is free of charge and made possible by support from the Cambridge City Council Community Grant.
Place:
The Enid Porter Room
At the Museum of Cambridge
2-3 Castle Street
Cambridge
Cb3 0AQ
Accessibility
The Enid Porter Room has level access into the space. You can also 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 alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your 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 offer you a refund if applicable and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Twilight with the Museum of Cambridge
2024-02-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Visit the Museum of Cambridge during Twilight with the Museums and explore the history of Cambridge after dark! Bring your own torches to uncover the hidden secrets of the Museum of Cambridge and its collection. Pick up a trail and see if you can shine a light on the stories unfolding through the Museum.
Date:
Friday 23rd of February
Times:
4:00 pm -7:00 pm (Last entry 6:30 pm)
Tickets:
This activity is suitable for children aged 5+. To book a ticket and reserve your spot for a timed entry, book your tickets online here. Please book a ticket for the number of children and adults attending. If you’re not sure if you will be able to join us, don’t worry! There will be availability on the day.
Regular admission prices apply, adults £6 and students £4.50. Children 16 and under visit for free.
Place:
The Enid Porter Room
At the Museum of Cambridge
2-3 Castle Street
Cambridge
Cb3 0AQ
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is not wheelchair or buggy accessible. There are narrow doors, uneven floors and small rooms which make it unsuitable. There is limited space to leave your buggy at the reception desk before your visit. You can also 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 alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your 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 offer you a refund if applicable and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-02-26 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
26th February
4th March
25th March
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
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 you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Hidden Cambridge Tour March
2024-03-03 10:30 - 12:00
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour.
Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known 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.
A qualified guide will lead your tour, and the ticket price includes free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. All proceeds of the tours are donated to support the 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

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-03-04 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
4th March
25th March
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
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 you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Does Mill Road matter? Local history and museums in the 21st century
2024-03-15 19:30 - 21:00
As part of the Cambridge Festival, Mill Road History Society and The Museum of Cambridge present a talk by Roger Lilley, looking at their history, relationship and opportunities for the future, as well as some of the interesting material in the Museum. Roger is Chair of Trustees at MoC and an editor for the museum social history website, Capturing Cambridge.

Roger Lilley looks at the relationship between a local history museum and a local history group and the opportunities presented for their interaction.
Roger will be talking about the Museum of Cambridge, its history, trials and tribulations and future development. He’ll be talking about the way it can interact with local history societies and in particular with the Mill Road History Society. He’ll look at their legacy to the Museum, Capturing Cambridge, and how the Museum has used that resource to widen its outreach and collect more resources.
He’ll also look at new material that the Museum has collected on people and events in the Mill Road area and talk about opportunities to enrich that collection of data further. In comparison, he will look at other roads, communities and villages in Cambridgeshire and how the Museum has and continues to play a role in fostering a knowledge of local history.
He will ask how communities such as those living in the Mill Road area would like to see the future of the Museum of Cambridge, and whose responsibility it is ultimately is to ensure that its collection and influence continues into the 21st century.
Roger is currently the chair of the Trustees of the Museum of Cambridge. He is a former Cambridge primary school teacher with a mixed background in classics, religious polyphony, catastrophe reinsurance and environmental campaigning. He’s lived in Cambridge for over thirty years and devoted himself to local history research for the last ten.
This talk is a joint venture between the Mill Road History Society and the Museum of Cambridge, as a part of the Cambridge Festival.

Doors open at 7pn, and the talk will start at 7:30pm. Entry is free and open to all. Booking is recommended via an email to bookings@millroadhistory.org.uk but everyone is welcome on the night subject to space.

Location:
Mill Road Community Centre
6 Hazell Street
Cambridge CB1 2GN
United Kingdom
More information is available at: https://millroadhistory.org.uk/event/does-mill-road-matter-local-history-and-museums-in-the-21st-century/

Vintage Flower Making and Drawing Drop-In Craft
2024-03-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate spring and Easter with flowers. Make vintage-style cards and 3D flowers using real drawing lessons from vintage lesson cards to help you draw flowers and insects!
This event is suitable for children ages 6 and above with an accompanying adult. Younger siblings are welcome to attend.

Dates:
Saturday 16th March
Saturday 23rd March
Sunday 24th March
Friday 29th March
Friday 5th April
Times:
11 AM – 4 PM
Tickets:
There is no need to book a ticket for this event. It is a drop-in activity in our Enid Porter Room.
Place:
The Enid Porter Room
At the Museum of Cambridge
2-3 Castle Street
Cambridge
Cb3 0AQ
Accessibility
The Enid Porter Room has level access into the space. You can also 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. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your 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 offer you a refund if applicable and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Basic Beginners' Bookbinding
2024-03-17 11:00 - 15:00
Date: Sunday 17th of March
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: The Museum of Cambridge
Tickets: £60 which includes all materials and light refreshments
Tickets are available on Eventbrite
Joined talented bookbinder Nadine as you learn the fundamentals of bookbinding at the Museum of Cambridge.
This hands-on workshop will include:
📚 Learning the very basics of craft bookbinding in a creative and historical setting
📚 Exploring the different materials, designs and tools used in bookbinding
📚 Step-by-step instructions on how to bind single-section books, as well as useful take-home instructions
📚 Create up to three different single-section books, including limp and hardcover bindings!
No experience is necessary to join the workshop. All materials and equipment will be provided, along with expert guidance on the day, and instructions to take home.

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
25th March
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unforutunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
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 you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Talk: The Great Plague in Cambridge 1665-1666: A People’s History
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Using 17th century records this talk starts with an account of the first plague victim identified in Cambridge in 1665. A chronological narrative follows tracing the course of the epidemic through the streets of Cambridge, introducing the victims, their families and friends, and looking at the effect of the plague on the social and economic life of the town. The whole is set within the context of life in 17th century Cambridge, and the epidemiology of the plague is discussed. Although there are many harrowing tales to be told about the victims, even at its darkest point the talk shows that there was hope, love and humanity.
About the Speaker:
Before Retirement Evelyn Lord was the course director for the University of Cambridge Masters degree in Local History. Her Ph.D. was awarded by the Department of English Local History, University of Leicester and she has worked at the universities of Manchester and Derby. She is the chair of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History, and of the Cambridgeshire Records Society editorial committee. She is the convenor of the Landscape and Local History Research Group and is an emeritus fellow of Wolfson College, Cambridge.

Accessibility
You can also 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 sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish 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 offer you a refund if applicable, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
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Exhibition: "The Stories Behind the Stitches"
2024-03-27 - 2024-09-30 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
The Museum of Cambridge opens a temporary exhibition, “The Stories Behind the Stitches”, exploring wellness, disability and self-expression through Cambridge textiles.
“The Stories Behind the Stitches” is a temporary exhibition of needlework, quilts, and other textile objects which explore how the needle and thread has been paramount in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire community’s self-expression during times of War, throughout education, and times of celebration. The exhibit is now open and will be on display until Autumn 2024.
The exhibition highlights how textiles have been instrumental in self-expression throughout milestones in a person or communities’ life. Visitors will be taken on a journey which allows them to consider themes of education, family-life, disability, and celebration, and how these are expressed through textiles.
The exhibition features the Master’s Wives’ Quilt, a quilt lovingly sewn square-by-square by over 200 women and girls including 13 wives of Cambridge College Masters in 1892 as a wedding gift for a royal prince, a grandson of Queen Victoria. The needlework samplers on display are stitched by local Cambridge schools by girls as young as 11 years old, and there are several embroideries created by recovering out-of-action soldiers at the First Eastern General Hospital in World War I. This exhibit will allow the opportunity to see a beautiful selection of textiles amongst those mentioned which tell a plethora of local tales exploring education, disability, and celebrations.
Due to the nature of our 16th-century old building, the Museum of Cambridge is not wheelchair accessible. However, there will be a curator talk on this exhibit, “Textiles Therapy: Aiding mental health, mourning, disability, and injury” (Textiles Therapy: Aiding mental health, mourning, disability and injury Tickets, Thu, May 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite) that will be held in our hireable space, which has level access, and there is an accessible bathroom on site. We are working on enhancing our accessibility, and we recognise that this is a core development priority. This talk allows the Museum to discuss disability within the collection and share these objects and research in an accessible space.
The Museum holds a collection which stretches from the late 1600s through to the 20th century and this latest exhibition is part of the Museum’s ongoing efforts to celebrate the social history of Cambridgeshire.
“The Stories Behind the Stitches” is open and will be on display until 30th of September 2024. The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 11AM-4PM. Adult admission is £6, and Student/Jobseeker admission is £4.5 to support us, an independent Museum and charity. Entry to the exhibit is included in your entry ticket. Children 16 and under visit for free.
Accessibility
You can read about our accessibility information on our website here Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge. 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. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Due to the nature of our 16th-century old building, the Museum of Cambridge is not wheelchair accessible. However, there will be a curator talk on this exhibit, “Textiles Therapy: Aiding mental health, mourning, disability, and injury” that will be held in our hireable space, which has level access, and there is an accessible bathroom on site. We are working on enhancing our accessibility, and we recognise that this is a core development priority. This talk allows the Museum to discuss disability within the collection and share these objects and research in an accessible space.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your 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 offer you a refund if applicable, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Capturing Cambridge Open Day - Thursday 28th March
2024-03-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Join us for Capturing Cambridge Open Day where you can share your memories of Cambridge city and the wider county. This free one-day event allows locals the opportunity to record their histories. By dropping into the Museum you can help grow our collection of local heritage by telling us about the schools you studied at or the places you worked. Be sure to bring any pictures or documents that might help to tell these stories (we won’t keep them, we’ll just take copies). We will then upload these histories to our Capturing Cambridge project. Visit Capturing Cambridge to learn more Capturing Cambridge | Discover Cambridge through the ages.
Not lived in Cambridgeshire long but love local history? Not to worry, we still want to hear from you! In particular, any stories or photographs you have of your time during the COVID-19 lockdowns. These memories will support Capturing Cambridge’s digital exhibition commemorating this unique period of history.
Book or drop in
The workshop will take place between 11am and 4pm on Thursday 28th March. It is free to attend and you can simply drop in. You can book beforehand through Eventbrite or visit the Museum’s events page. If you are unable to make the event, or know someone who would want to get involved but is unable to attend, you can still take part by visiting capturingcambridge.org/contact/ and emailing us your histories.
Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Why not stop by and visit the Museum and explore 350 years of local history. Entry to the Museum of Cambridge is £6 for Adults, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers, whilst under 16s go free. You will be helping to support the daily running and conservation care of the Museum, an independent charity.

Accessibility
You can also 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 sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish 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 offer you a refund if applicable, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
Love events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest.

Easter Holidays at the Museum of Cambridge
2024-03-29 10:00 - 2024-04-15 17:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Join us at the Museum of Cambridge this Easter for a journey through folklore and fun with our special Folklore Explorer Trail. Uncover the tales and traditions that have shaped Cambridge, and engage in hands-on craft activities perfect for families! The Museum is open every day during the school holidays so you never have to miss out on the fun.
Folklore Explorer Trail 🔎

Dates: 29th March – 15th April
Time: Available during museum opening hours
Details: Embark on an adventure through the Museum. Follow the clues, discover the stories, and complete the trail for a special non-edible Easter surprise!*
Admission: Normal Museum Entry applies to access the trail. Children 16 and Under visit for free. No booking required for the trail

Family Craft Activities 🎨 🐣

Dates: 29th March, and 5th April 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Details: Dive into the world of vintage crafts. Create your own folklore-inspired cards and 3D flowers, and learn to draw flowers and insects from vintage lesson cards.
Suitable for: Children aged 6 and above, accompanied by adults.
Tickets: There’s no need to book tickets, drop in any time during the day to try different vintage crafts.

Location: Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Don’t miss out on this enchanting Easter experience. We can’t wait to see you there!
* Easter surprise is non-edible. It contains craft materials.

Accessibility
You can also 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. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Photography
Please note that photographs will be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your 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 offer you a refund if applicable and welcome you at the Museum on another day.

Hidden Cambridge Tour April
2024-04-07 10:30 - 12:00

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
15th April
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
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 you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour
2024-04-29 10:30 - 12:00 | The Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of Cambridge with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter.

Overview
Departure Time: 10:30am Monday
Available Dates:
29th April
20th May
Duration: 90 minutes
Meeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Important Information:

Please arrive 5 minutes early
Please dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors
This is a shared tour conducted in English

Tour highlights:
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
The tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound site, before the University came to the town. You will learn about the history of the White Horse Inn to Leach pub signs, from Napoleon invading(!) to traffic lights. It will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint at the magnificent old inn building, and consider the burning issues of the day they may have been discussing.
Find out about the biggest dinner in Cambridge, the origins of the word snob, and which toys kids would have been allowed to play with on Sundays. If you are lucky, you might hear of links to Graham Greene, Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking, and discover why being giant, a witch or a good liar is not a bad thing.
Your Tour Guide
Professional tour guide Chris Jagger has lived as both ‘Town and Gown’ of Cambridge: first as a student and then a fellow of the University of Cambridge, and now is one of the townsfolk. He has written history tours, ghost tours, women’s tours and more about Cambridge. An advisor and former trustee of the Museum, Chris is leading these tours on a voluntary basis, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum.

Supporting the Museum of Cambridge
The Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. Your ticket supports the continued running and conservation care of the Museum and its objects, and includes the entry fee of the Museum (usually £6/Adult, £4.5/Student or Jobseeker).
Booking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Things to note:
Getting Here
Please arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum.
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 on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.
Accessibility
The Museum of Cambridge is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, which you can read about our accessibility information (Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge) on our website. There are also steps within the tour, and the walking tour has limited seating opportunities. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.
Refund Policy
We are happy to transfer your ticket to another week up to 24 hours notice before the event, if necessary. We will refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event, but will be unable to refund the administration fee Eventbrite takes from the ticket
Healthy Events
If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please do not attend this tour. We will be happy to offer you a refund as per our refund policy, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
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 you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.
