A small museum, with a big story to share
![Poster advertising 'CATS OF CAMBRIDGE At the Meowseum [Museum] of Cambridge from 31 July to 5 October'. The light blue text contrasts the black background. There are various cats on and around the lettering: a maneki-neko or beckoning cat figurine, a card shaped like a black cat, a sepia-tone photograph of a cat, and a pair of sitting ceramic cats which are white with dark spots. In the top right corner there is a white Museum of Cambridge logo which includes an illustration of a historical building and the information 'Registered Charity 311309'. At the bottom there is a white 'Supported by' bar featuring logos for Menor 'THE UK'S FINE ART PRINTING & FRAMING SPECIALISTS', Cambridge Cat Clinic, Cambridge Veterinary Group, and Cambridge Cat Sitting Co. 'EST. 2021 TM'. The last three logos all have animals integrated into the designs.](https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Poster-1-post.png "Cats of Cambridge_MuseumofCambridge")
From feline friends to fine ceramics, explore Cats of Cambridge at the Museum of Cambridge from 31 July – 5 October. It’s said that cats have nine lives. This nine-stop exhibition which runs throughout the Museum celebrates Cambridge’s love 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
Join us for our programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5.
Be welcomed into the Museum’s purpose-built event space, the Enid Porter Room, with complementary tea and coffee, before entering our 16th-century building to explore the objects on display with some storytelling.
Then return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard.
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
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with
Step into the past this summer! See a glimpse of 17th-century Cambridge with activities and costumes. Join the Fen Tigers and help make an eel trap. Every Monday of the school holidays, find a historical character inside the Museum with
Join us for our programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5.
Be welcomed into the Museum’s purpose-built event space, the Enid Porter Room, with complementary tea and coffee, before entering our 16th-century building to explore the objects on display with some storytelling.
Then return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard.
Join us for our programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5.
Be welcomed into the Museum’s purpose-built event space, the Enid Porter Room, with complementary tea and coffee, before entering our 16th-century building to explore the objects on display with some storytelling.
Then return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard.
Join us for our programme of FREE storytelling and activities every two weeks for families with children aged 1-5.
Be welcomed into the Museum’s purpose-built event space, the Enid Porter Room, with complementary tea and coffee, before entering our 16th-century building to explore the objects on display with some storytelling.
Then return to the Enid Porter Room for a sensory activity related to the story you heard.