A small museum, with a big story to share
The Museum of Cambridge ran a project this year exploring the colonial legacy of its collection. In this talk, Florencia and Kirsten share their experiences on the project and discuss the challenges.
The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to be hosting a series of free Spooky Storytelling during the October Half-Term, from 28th through to 31st October. Cambridgeshire is full of fascinating stories, and some of them being captivatingly eerie, deserve to
Join us and explore Hidden Cambridge, taking in the streets, alleys, buildings and history of the people living in the area between St John's College and Quayside — the centre of trade that made the town a thriving inland port long before the first students arrived — before crossing the river to Castle Hill and the location of the Roman settlement of Duroliponte.
A walking tour for local residents who want to know more about the side streets and alleyways of the city as well as for visitors who want to discover more of Cambridge beyond King's Parade
Event details: As an artist Ian Rawlinson's work has taken him around the UK, the world and back to his hometown of Cambridge. His recent artwork and filmmaking have seen him re-engage with his past, shedding new light on transitional places that remained
The Museum of Cambridge will be holding our Eighty-Fifth Annual General Meeting via zoom. The evening will consist of members voting on the Annual Accounts and election and re-election of Trustees. In addition, there will be a discussion on the
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.
Join us and explore Hidden Cambridge, taking in the streets, alleys, buildings and history of the people living in the area between St John's College and Quayside — the centre of trade that made the town a thriving inland port long before the first students arrived — before crossing the river to Castle Hill and the location of the Roman settlement of Duroliponte.
A walking tour for local residents who want to know more about the side streets and alleyways of the city as well as for visitors who want to discover more of Cambridge beyond King's Parade
About the talk Jonathan Spain will be speaking with the Museum about his book Fruit Farming in the Cam Valley . He will be looking at the history of the fruit industry in the Cam Valley, set in the wider regional
Cambridge is full of fascinating stories. Are you ready to hear some of them? The days might be shorter and colder, but we're not letting that stop us from having fun this December! Join us and professional storyteller and folklorist
Poet and psychogeographer Grahame Davies takes us on a journey through two Cambridges: the world city and the workplace, the glamorous and the gritty; the famous and the forgotten. He discovers there’s always more to discover about this extraordinary city – no matter how clever you are.
