A small museum, with a big story to share
Henry Gunning’s Reminiscences of Cambridge is an important witness of life in Cambridgeshire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Thriplow, a village eight miles from Cambridge, Henry became a student at Christ’s College in 1784 before
Hear from Andy, our amazing maintenance volunteer, on his experiences and how he’s helped out with the Museum of Cambridge!
Our Pub quiz night fundraiser was a fantastic evening of fun, facts and friendly competition. we raised a wonderful £519.50 which will contribute directly to the continued running of the Museum and the conservation of its collection, so from the bottom of our hearts we wanted to say the biggest thank you!
Imagine this: you’re lingering in a museum for hours, passionately chatting to strangers about history, sneaking a peek behind the scenes… and you’re appreciated for it! Welcome to the wonderful world of volunteering at the Museum of Cambridge: where your
We had a delightful weekend of shopping at the Museum of Cambridge this past weekend, with our Made in Cambridge Christmas Market! Running from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December, we welcomed 16 talented artisans, craft people and makers,
Hear From Emily, who did a university placement with the Museum of Cambridge, about her experiences and reflection of her time with us!
Museum of Cambridge to Preserve Framed Artwork Collection with over 150 objects being cared for in a month.
The Museum on a Bike will be popping up all over Cambridge this Summer as we bring the history of the city to an event near you! Our Engagement Officer Alex will be bringing historical objects from the Museum to
Of the many fragile artefacts we store at the Museum of Cambridge few can be as beautiful and mysterious as the four sketchbooks we have of Cissy, dating from 1899 to around 1912. In 1892 the Rev. William Macfarlane purchased
The Museum of Cambridge are celebrating a successful on-display audit project which has resulted in over 400 volunteer hours and 1,300 objects cared for.