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Embracing Change: Alex Smaridge Takes the Helm at the Museum of Cambridge

Embracing Change: Alex Smaridge Takes the Helm at the Museum of Cambridge

As the Museum wishes our Director, Annie, well on her maternity leave, Alex Smaridge steps into the role of Engagement and Collections Manager with Directorial Responsibilities. Alex, who has been part of the Museum of Cambridge team since May 2021,

31 January 202431 January 2024 Blogs, Museum, News, Updates Read more

PhD opportunity to explore climate change through the Museum of Cambridge’s Fenland collection

PhD opportunity to explore climate change through the Museum of Cambridge’s Fenland collection

The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to announce in collaboration with the London Arts and Humanities Partnership and King’s College London a fully-funded Collaborative Doctoral PhD programme, Weathering climate change: using museum collections to represent local experiences of climate change.

21 December 202321 December 2023 Blogs, Museum, News, Updates Read more

Retail Refresh!

Retail Refresh!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news – our Museum shop is about to undergo a fantastic transformation! Thanks to the generous support of the Steps to Sustainability project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered by

31 October 202331 October 2023 Blogs, Museum, News, Projects, Shop, Updates Read more

Museum of Cambridge Launches Major Crowd-Sourced Exhibition Project Ahead of Redevelopment

Museum of Cambridge Launches Major Crowd-Sourced Exhibition Project Ahead of Redevelopment

The Museum of Cambridge is calling the residents of Cambridgeshire to celebrate the place they call home – in miniature!

6 January 20236 January 2023 Blogs, Collections, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News Read more

Museum of Cambridge receives funding to repair roof

Museum of Cambridge receives funding to repair roof

The museum is eased to announce that they have received a grant of up to £15,360 from Amey Community Fund.

24 August 202124 August 2021 Museum, News, Projects Read more

Daniel Zeichner MP to officially reopen the Museum of Cambridge

Daniel Zeichner MP to officially reopen the Museum of Cambridge

The Museum will be open from May 28th, 2021, with Daniel Zeichner officiating the reopening.

17 May 202118 May 2021 Blogs, Events, Museum, News Read more

Museum of Cambridge joins Heritage Compass

Museum of Cambridge joins Heritage Compass

The Museum of Cambridge is pleased to announce that we have been offered a place on the two-year Heritage Compass programme!

15 April 2021 Blogs, Museum, News Read more

Cambridge Archaeology in the News

Cambridge Archaeology in the News

Carolyn Ferguson outlines some of Cambridge’s most significant archaeology stories that have been in the news over the last few years, as well as telling us about more recent exciting finds at Croft Gardens.

18 February 202118 February 2021 Blogs, Museum, News Read more

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