BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Cambridge - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Cambridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240710T112409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T112409Z UID:11889-1722249000-1722254400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday July 29th\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-16/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240707T135956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T140012Z UID:11873-1722423600-1722441600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Mini-Me Maker - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:🧶 Mini-Me Maker \n📍 In this first event for the Museum of Cambridge’s Season of Wellbeing\, craft a miniature version of yourself\, and learn to appreciate the little things that make you\, you! \n⏰ 31st July\, 11:00-16:00 \n🎟 Drop-in\, no booking required \n  \nDates: \nWednesday 24th July \nWednesday 31st July \n  \nTimes: \n11:00 – 16:00 \n  \nTickets: \nThere is no need to book a ticket for this event. It is a drop-in activity in the Enid Porter Room. \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/mini-me-maker-2/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mini-Me-Maker-Insta-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240430T154304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T154304Z UID:11582-1722767400-1722772800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Cambridge Tour August DESCRIPTION:Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour! \nWant to learn more about the hidden gems of Cambridge? \n\n🕥 10:30AM\, Sunday 4th of August (First Sunday of every month)\n\n\n📍 Round Church\, Bridge Street\, Cambridge CB2 1UB\n\n\n💰£15 (Includes entry to the Museum of Cambridge within 1 month of the tour)\n\n🏛️ Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! \n🍻 Hear stories of beer\, brothels and boatmen\, and where Nobel prizes jostle with rugby players and mustard factories. \n🕵️‍♂️ The tour is led by a qualified guide on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. Your ticket price includes free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: 90 minute Hidden Cambridge walking tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/hidden-cambridge-tour-august-2/ LOCATION:Round Church\, Round Church\, Bridge Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hiddencambridge2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240805T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240805T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240707T130935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T130935Z UID:11868-1722855600-1722873600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum Board Game Day DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Enid Porter Room for a day of drop-in board gaming fun. Play a variety of quick-to-learn games related to our current exhibition “The Stories Behind the Stitches”. \nBuild a quilt to earn button tokens in Patchwork\, construct bizarre blocky creations in Block Party\, or give clues and guess the colours in Hues and Cues. These games and more will be available to try out from 11:00­­-16:00. \nAll games are suitable for children aged 8+\, but younger siblings are welcome to drop in for some colouring and crafts during the day. \n  \nDates: \nMonday 5th August \nSaturday 10th August \n  \nTimes: \n11:00 – 16:00 \n  \nTickets: \nThere is no need to book a ticket for this event. It is a drop-in activity in the Enid Porter Room. \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-board-game-day-4/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Patchwork-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240707T131005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T131005Z UID:11867-1723287600-1723305600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum Board Game Day DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Enid Porter Room for a day of drop-in board gaming fun. Play a variety of quick-to-learn games related to our current exhibition “The Stories Behind the Stitches”. \nBuild a quilt to earn button tokens in Patchwork\, construct bizarre blocky creations in Block Party\, or give clues and guess the colours in Hues and Cues. These games and more will be available to try out from 11:00­­-16:00. \nAll games are suitable for children aged 8+\, but younger siblings are welcome to drop in for some colouring and crafts during the day. \n  \nDates: \nMonday 5th August \nSaturday 10th August \n  \nTimes: \n11:00 – 16:00 \n  \nTickets: \nThere is no need to book a ticket for this event. It is a drop-in activity in the Enid Porter Room. \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-board-game-day-5/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Patchwork-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240814T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T110002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T153758Z UID:11936-1723636800-1723647600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Woad-Working Wonders - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:🌱 Woad-Working Wonders \n📍 Get hands on with a complete guide to natural dyeing. From planting seeds to your very own naturally dyed bracelet\, follow the process of a 2000-year-old craft. \n⏰ 14th and 17th August\, 12:00-15:00 \n🎟 Booking required \n  \nDates: \nWednesday 14th August \nSaturday 17th August \n  \nTimes: \n12:00 – 15:00 \n  \nTickets: \nPlease book your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/952708295157/ \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/woad-working-wonders-season-of-wellbeing-2/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Woad-Working-Wonders-Insta-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T110047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T140533Z UID:11934-1723896000-1723903200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Woad-Working Wonders - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:🌱 Woad-Working Wonders \n📍 Get hands on with a complete guide to natural dyeing. From planting seeds to your very own naturally dyed bracelet\, follow the process of a 2000-year-old craft. \n⏰ 14th and 17th August\, 12:00-14:00 \n🎟 Booking required \n  \nDates: \nSaturday 17th August \n  \nTimes: \n12:00 – 14:00 \n  \nTickets: \nPlease book your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/952727903807 \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/woad-working-wonders-season-of-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Woad-Working-Wonders-Insta-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T142503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T142503Z UID:11994-1724063400-1724068800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday August 19th\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-15/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240813T162919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T162919Z UID:12057-1724065200-1724083200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Junior Journals - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:📖 Junior Journals \n⏰ 19th and 23rd August\, 11:00-16:00 \n🎟 Drop-in\, no booking required \n📍 Design your own journal to help reflect and improve your wellbeing. Learn bookbinding\, use a variety of materials to make a unique cover\, then take some time to fill your journal in. \n  \nDates: \nMonday 19th August \nFriday 23rd August \n  \nTimes: \n11:00 – 16:00 \n  \nTickets: \nThere is no need to book a ticket for this event. It is a drop-in activity in the Enid Porter Room. \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/junior-journals-season-of-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Junior-Journals-Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240813T163006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T163006Z UID:12060-1724410800-1724428800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Junior Journals - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:📖 Junior Journals \n⏰ 19th and 23rd August\, 11:00-16:00 \n🎟 Drop-in\, no booking required \n📍 Design your own journal to help reflect and improve your wellbeing. Learn bookbinding\, use a variety of materials to make a unique cover\, then take some time to fill your journal in. \n  \nDates: \nFriday 23rd August \n  \nTimes: \n11:00 – 16:00 \n  \nTickets: \nThere is no need to book a ticket for this event. It is a drop-in activity in the Enid Porter Room. \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/junior-journals-season-of-wellbeing-2/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Junior-Journals-Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240826T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240710T112603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T112603Z UID:11894-1724668200-1724673600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday August 26th\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-18/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240813T164338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T165146Z UID:12064-1724760000-1724770800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:You Can Drum - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:🥁 You Can Drum \n⏰ 27th and 31st August\, 12:00-15:00 \n🎟 Booking required \n📍 Turn rubbish into music in our final summer workshop. Learn how a tin can and a balloon become an instrument before taking part in a drumming circle. \n  \nDates: \nTuesday 27th August \nSaturday 31st August \n  \nTimes: \n12:00 – 15:00 \n  \nTickets: \nPlease book your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-can-drum-tickets-991172111467 \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/you-can-drum/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/You-Can-Drum-Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240831T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240813T164448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T164731Z UID:12069-1725105600-1725116400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:You Can Drum - Season of Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:🥁 You Can Drum \n⏰ 27th and 31st August\, 12:00-15:00 \n🎟 Booking required \n📍 Turn rubbish into music in our final summer workshop. Learn how a tin can and a balloon become an instrument before taking part in a drumming circle. \n  \nDates: \nSaturday 31st August \n  \nTimes: \n12:00 – 15:00 \n  \nTickets: \nPlease book your FREE ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/you-can-drum-tickets-991172382277 \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/you-can-drum-2/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/You-Can-Drum-Insta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240430T154352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T154352Z UID:11584-1725186600-1725192000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Cambridge Tour September DESCRIPTION:Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour! \nWant to learn more about the hidden gems of Cambridge? \n\n🕥 10:30AM\, Sunday 1st of September (First Sunday of every month)\n\n\n📍 Round Church\, Bridge Street\, Cambridge CB2 1UB\n\n\n💰£15 (Includes entry to the Museum of Cambridge within 1 month of the tour)\n\n🏛️ Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! \n🍻 Hear stories of beer\, brothels and boatmen\, and where Nobel prizes jostle with rugby players and mustard factories. \n🕵️‍♂️ The tour is led by a qualified guide on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. Your ticket price includes free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: 90 minute Hidden Cambridge walking tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/hidden-cambridge-tour-september-2/ LOCATION:Round Church\, Round Church\, Bridge Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hiddencambridge2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T142613Z UID:11997-1725273000-1725278400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday September 2nd\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-19/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241105 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240822T165743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T083050Z UID:12120-1725408000-1730764799@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Extended! "Our Hungarian Twin City Szeged & its Cultural Riches" DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Cambridge is very excited to be hosting the Cambridge Szeged Society with a new temporary exhibition\, “Our Hungarian Twin City & Its Cultural Riches.”  \nFor anyone who did not know that Cambridge has a twin city in Hungary\, this exhibit will be a chance to explore Szeged’s history and culture. In partnership with Anna Cowie and Erem Verde Mint\, Szeged\, visit the exhibit to see line drawings inspired by Szeged buildings as well as Hungarian coins and medals.  \nVisit the Museum between 4th of September and 4th of November\, to explore Cambridge’s twin city. \nFor more information about the Cambridge Szeged Society: Cambridge Szeged Society | Cambridge Szeged Society (cambridge-szeged-society.org.uk) \nThe Museum will also be hosting a companion talk to the exhibition\, ‘The Great Opportunities of Twinning: Achievements of Cambridge and Szeged’\, on Thursday 26th of September\, 1-2PM. Find out more and book your spot here: Talk: The Great Opportunities of Twinning: Achievements of Cambridge and Szeged – The Museum of Cambridge \nStandard admissions rates apply. Entry is £7 with a donation\, £6 as standard and free for 16 years and under.  \nAccessibility \nYou 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. \nDue to the nature of our 16th-century old building\, the Museum of Cambridge is not wheelchair accessible. We are working on enhancing our accessibility\, and we recognise that this is a core development priority.    \nGetting Here \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nHealthy Events \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19\, please do not attend the Museum. We’ll be happy to offer you a refund if applicable\, and welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/exhibition-our-hungarian-twin-city-szeged-its-cultural-riches/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Szeged-Community-Exhibition-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T142654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T142654Z UID:11999-1725877800-1725883200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday September 9th\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-20/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240520T130816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T130928Z UID:11698-1726059600-1726063200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Spinning House DESCRIPTION:Caroline Biggs grew up in and around Cambridge. She was a former Trustee of The Museum of Cambridge\, where she organised the History Festival to address the massive imbalance between historical knowledge about the ‘town’ as opposed to the ‘gown.’ She has studied Creative Non-Fiction at Cambridge University and has an MA in Creative Non-Fiction from UEA. \nShe will be talking about her new book\, The Spinning House\, which exposes how the University of Cambridge once imprison women suspect of ‘evil.’ Mistakes were made. Violence and legal action from the townspeople followed until finally an Act of Parliament was passed to put an end to the jurisdiction of the university over the women of Cambridge. \nYou can also find out more from her blog: therealcambridge | More than just Colleges … \nBook now: The Spinning House Tickets\, Wed\, Sep 11\, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite \n  \nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge \nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. We kindly suggest a donation of £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \nAccessibility \nYou 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.  \nGetting Here \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nPhotography \nPlease 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. \nHealthy Events \nIf 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. \nLove 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-the-spinning-house/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/spinning-house.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T142736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T142736Z UID:12001-1726482600-1726488000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday September 16th\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-21/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240823T115424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T122014Z UID:12130-1726655400-1726660800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Little Feet\, Big Impressions DESCRIPTION:Little Feet\, Big Impressions returns to the Museum of Cambridge! \n  \nJoin us for an all-new\, redesigned programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5. \n  \nBe 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. \n  \nThen return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard. \n  \nLittle Feet\, Big Impressions is a unique opportunity for you and your little ones to engage with history in a relaxed and inclusive environment. \n  \nSessions run every other Wednesday from 10:30 – 12:00. They are free\, but places must be booked in advance via this link: https://LFBI.eventbrite.co.uk URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/lfbi-1/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Little-Feet-Big-Impressions-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240802T142825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T142825Z UID:12003-1727087400-1727092800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of Cambridge beyond the University walls with this guided tour of the Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge’s Old Quarter!\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Monday September 23rd\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nWant to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University? \nThe 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. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \n  \nThings to note:\nGetting Here\nPlease arrive five minutes early prior to the tour start\, and meet in the courtyard of the Museum. \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nAccessibility\nThe 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. \nRefund Policy\nWe 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 \nHealthy Events\nIf 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. \nPhotography\nPlease 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-22/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240827T144612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T101908Z UID:12154-1727355600-1727359200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Opportunities of Twinning: Cambridge and Szeged DESCRIPTION:Hear about the rich culture of Hungary and Szeged\, Cambridge’s twin city. As a companion event to the temporary community exhibition “Our Hungarian Twin City Szeged & its Cultural Riches” curated by the Cambridge Szeged Society\, this talk will delve into the sights of Szeged and discuss the strong cultural exchange through twinning cities. Cambridge’s relationship with Szeged through twinning has produced art exchanges of local artists and choral visits from local talents\, alongside an annual programme of talks\, concerts and film screenings. Hear about all the things the Cambridge Szeged Society develops to foster this friendship\, and the work behind it! \nAbout the speaker: \nJulia Seiber Boyd has been the Chair of Cambridge Szeged Society since 2005. Born in London to Hungarian parents Matyas Seiber (Composer) and Lilla Bauer (Modern Dance lecturer at Goldsmiths College London)\, they both settled in the UK in the 1930s. She was educated at Oxford University and moved to Cambridge when she got married in 1979. She practiced as a lawyer until retirement\, nearly 20 years ago. Julia became interested in developing the many new avenues offered to Cambridge by twinning with Szeged since 1987\, and has worked as Chair to facilitate various exchanges. \nFind out more about the Cambridge Szeged Society: \nCambridge Szeged Society | Cambridge Szeged Society (cambridge-szeged-society.org.uk) \nBook Today! \nGreatOpportunitiesofTwinningTalk.eventbrite.co.uk \nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge \nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. We kindly suggest a donation of £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \nAccessibility \nYou 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.  \nGetting Here \nWe 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. \nYou 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. \nPhotography \nPlease 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. \nHealthy Events \nIf 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. \nLove 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. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-the-great-opportunities-of-twinning-achievements-of-cambridge-and-szeged/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zoe-Jasko-Talk-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240912T104130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T104208Z UID:12199-1727692200-1727697600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?\n\n\n\nOverview\nDeparture Time: Mondays\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\nTour highlights:\nThe Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour offers visitors the chance to explore and find out more about one of England’s most famous cities. Whilst most of the city’s tourism centres around the world-renowned university\, our tour looks more at the history of the city\, its people and their lives throughout time. Focused around the Museum itself\, the tour will also give you the chance to discover some of the most interesting items in our collection. \nThe 90-minute tour begins with the origins of Cambridge and the Castle Mound\, before bringing you back into the 16th Century building which hosts our Museum. \n\n\nYou will learn about the history of the area\, from the excitement of a possible Napoleon invasion\, Leach pub signs and even the city’s first traffic lights. Furthermore\, the tour of our magnificent old inn building\, the former White Horse Inn\, will conjure up images of people dropping in for a pint whilst discussing the burning issues of the day. \nFind 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. \nYour Tour Guide\nAll of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers do lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\n\n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe 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). \nBooking is essential. Find out more and book today! \nwww.museumofcambridge.org.uk/visit/tours/ URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-23/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240823T115526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T122300Z UID:12133-1727865000-1727870400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Little Feet\, Big Impressions DESCRIPTION:Little Feet\, Big Impressions returns to the Museum of Cambridge! \n  \nJoin us for an all-new\, redesigned programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5. \n  \nBe 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. \n  \nThen return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard. \n  \nLittle Feet\, Big Impressions is a unique opportunity for you and your little ones to engage with history in a relaxed and inclusive environment. \n  \nSessions run every other Wednesday from 10:30 – 12:00. They are free\, but places must be booked in advance via this link: https://LFBI.eventbrite.co.uk URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/lfbi-2/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Little-Feet-Big-Impressions-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240430T154444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T154444Z UID:11586-1728210600-1728216000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Hidden Cambridge Tour October DESCRIPTION:Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour! \nWant to learn more about the hidden gems of Cambridge? \n\n🕥 10:30AM\, Sunday 6th of October (First Sunday of every month)\n\n\n📍 Round Church\, Bridge Street\, Cambridge CB2 1UB\n\n\n💰£15 (Includes entry to the Museum of Cambridge within 1 month of the tour)\n\n🏛️ Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! \n🍻 Hear stories of beer\, brothels and boatmen\, and where Nobel prizes jostle with rugby players and mustard factories. \n🕵️‍♂️ The tour is led by a qualified guide on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. Your ticket price includes free entry to the Museum of Cambridge within a month of the tour. \nBooking is essential. Follow the Eventbrite link to book: 90 minute Hidden Cambridge walking tour Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/hidden-cambridge-tour-october-3/ LOCATION:Round Church\, Round Church\, Bridge Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hiddencambridge2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20241002T085927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T101545Z UID:12258-1728820800-1728831600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Medal Making Marvels DESCRIPTION:🏅 Medal Making Marvels \n⏰ 13th October\, 12:00-15:00 \n🎟 FREE drop-in \n  \nMake something worth celebrating in our next family event! \nMark the end of our Community Exhibit on Cambridge’s twinned city Szeged with Medal Making Marvels! The current Community Exhibit showcases medals made in the Hungarian city of Szeged\, which is twinned with Cambridge. These medals feature the kings of Hungary throughout the ages. In this FREE drop-in craft\, children will make their own medals to celebrate whatever they would like. \n  \nDates: \nSunday 13th October \n  \nTimes: \n12:00 – 15:00 \n  \nTickets: \nNo booking is required for this event\, please drop-in any time between 11:00 and 15:00. \n  \nPlace: \nThe Enid Porter Room \nMuseum of Cambridge \n2-3 Castle Street \nCambridge \nCB3 0AQ \n  \nAccessibility: \nThe 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. \n  \nGetting Here: \nWe 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. \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website. \n  \nPhotography: \nPlease 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 for you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know. \n  \nHealthy Events: \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/medal-making-marvels/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Medal-Making-Instagram-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20241008T132139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T132452Z UID:12307-1728901800-1728907200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond the history of the University?\n\n\n\nDeparture Time: Mondays\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour offers visitors the chance to explore and find out more about one of England’s most famous cities. Whilst most of the city’s tourism centres around the world-renowned university\, our tour looks more at the history of the city\, its people and their lives throughout time. Focused around the Museum itself\, the tour will also give you the chance to discover some of the most interesting items in our collection. \n\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. All of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\nFind out more and book today! URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-24/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20240823T115718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T122232Z UID:12135-1728988200-1728993600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Little Feet\, Big Impressions DESCRIPTION:Little Feet\, Big Impressions returns to the Museum of Cambridge! \n  \nJoin us for an all-new\, redesigned programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5. \n  \nBe 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. \n  \nThen return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard. \n  \nLittle Feet\, Big Impressions is a unique opportunity for you and your little ones to engage with history in a relaxed and inclusive environment. \n  \nSessions run every other Wednesday from 10:30 – 12:00. They are free\, but places must be booked in advance via this link: https://LFBI.eventbrite.co.uk URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/lfbi-3/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts and Crafts,Museum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Little-Feet-Big-Impressions-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20241004T074309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T082738Z UID:12280-1729346400-1729357200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:You Are Invited: Launch of Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Cambridge warmly invites you to a special event celebrating the launch of the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project. Join us on October 19th\, from 2 pm – 5 pm for an afternoon of celebration\, storytelling\, and community. \nWe are honoured to welcome our partner in this project\, Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi who will give a talk highlighting the significance of the Windrush generation’s contributions and legacy. You will also hear more about the project from the Museum of Cambridge\, and how you or your loved ones can get involved. This event will mark the beginning of an exciting journey to collect and share the stories of the Windrush Elders\, preserving them for future generations through an exhibition and events. We’re excited to work with young people to bring these stories to life and truly celebrate the lives of the Windrush Generation in Cambridgeshire. \nEnjoy a wonderful afternoon filled with music and delicious food\, as well as an opportunity to visit the Museum and connect with fellow members of the Windrush community. \n Event Details: \n📅 Date: October 19\, 2024 \n🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n📍 Location: Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, CB3 0AQ \nWe look forward to celebrating with you\, and together\, preserving the legacy of the Windrush generation in Cambridgeshire. \nPlease RSVP by emailing alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk for catering purposes. All are welcome! \n  URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/you-are-invited-launch-of-legacies-of-windrush-in-cambridgeshire/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMT_Empire_Windrush_FL9448-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T190112 CREATED:20241008T132633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T132633Z UID:12315-1729506600-1729512000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour DESCRIPTION:Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond the history of the University?\n\n\n\nDeparture Time: Mondays\, 10:30am \nDuration: 90 minutes \nMeeting Point: The courtyard of Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle St\, Cambridge CB3 0AQ \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes early\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather as this tour will be both indoors and outdoors\nThis is a shared tour conducted in English\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour offers visitors the chance to explore and find out more about one of England’s most famous cities. Whilst most of the city’s tourism centres around the world-renowned university\, our tour looks more at the history of the city\, its people and their lives throughout time. Focused around the Museum itself\, the tour will also give you the chance to discover some of the most interesting items in our collection. \n\n\n\n\nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent charity and does not receive funds from the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. All of our tour guides are passionate Cambridgeshire locals who enjoy sharing their passion for local history with you! Our tour guide volunteers lead these tours on a voluntary basis\, so the entirety of the ticket price supports the upkeep of the Museum. \n\n\nFind out more and book today! URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/museum-of-cambridge-and-cambridge-old-quarter-tour-25/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Museum-of-Cambridge-Tour-horizontal-1600x900px.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR