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Turn rubbish into wonder this May Half Term with the Museum of Cambridge at a 'Puppets for the Planet' Workshop. Bring in some clean recycling materials and learn how to turn anything into a puppet. Then, bring it to life
Turn rubbish into wonder this May Half Term with the Museum of Cambridge at a 'Puppets for the Planet' Workshop. Bring in some clean recycling materials and learn how to turn anything into a puppet. Then, bring it to life
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.
Imagine being guided through the many rooms of the 17th-century Museum building... meeting Beasts magical, mythical, mystical. Through a rich – though occasionally challenging – mixture of stories, poetry, sound, voice, music and movement, this show explores the idea of
Imagine being guided through the many rooms of the 17th-century Museum building... meeting Beasts magical, mythical, mystical. Through a rich – though occasionally challenging – mixture of stories, poetry, sound, voice, music and movement, this show explores the idea of
Imagine being guided through the many rooms of the 17th-century Museum building... meeting Beasts magical, mythical, mystical. Through a rich – though occasionally challenging – mixture of stories, poetry, sound, voice, music and movement, this show explores the idea of
Cambridge Open Studios at the Museum of Cambridge We are very excited to be hosting six excellent local artists across all four weekends of Cambridge Open Studios 2026. Every weekend in July our Enid Porter Room will be open from
About the exhibition: An exhibition co-curated by our Young Historians and the Museum of Cambridge will be on display in the Dining Parlour at the Museum of Cambridge from 17 July to 14 September 2026. A glimpse of the exhibition
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