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The Museum of Cambridge’s Rotary Quern

Martin adopted the Museum’s rotary quern having had a lifelong interest in the history of early agriculture. In this article, he explores the history and use of quern stones in Britain.

Celebrating Together: New Exhibition Launches in December

CELEBRATING TOGETHER There’s so much to look forward to this winter season, and something you should definitely start getting excited bout, is our new seasonal exhibition, Celebrating Together, which is launching on December 2nd and stays on until January 10th.

Creating the Museum’s Mini-Moo

I first saw painted animals in a city centre years ago and could only think ‘what a wonderful idea’. They were so colorful, so eclectic, and – most importantly – so much fun. I remember thinking wistfully that it would

Cambridge and Film

Trustee Roger surveys films released in Cambridge in 1914, touching on the major films released at the outbreak of the First World War.

Collections Care Update

Collections Officer, Aimee, talks about our recent Collections Care Audit awarded by AIM Collections Care Audit Grant with Icon and supported by The Pilgrim Trust in June.

Places and Spaces: Exploring Cambridge Through Town and Gown

Our Community and Visitor Engagement Officer, Alex, recently spoke with Leigh from Cambridge 105 Radio about the Museum’s latest exhibition. Listen to the full interview here. You can find out more about Alex’s work here. Place and Spaces is open