Exhibition: Merry in Maytime

Merry in Maytime is a travelling exhibition investigating folk customs of Cambridgeshire people around the month of May. The exhibition includes original artefacts from our Museum, oral histories and local stories, photographs of seasonal celebrations, and a specially sung traditional Cambridgeshire May Carol. Cambridgeshire is rich in traditional celebrations; this exhibition explores the origins and development of May Day, the curious custom of Beating the Bounds, and the life and costume involved with Jack in the Green May processions. 

June Walking Tour: Hidden Cambridge and the Museum of Cambridge

The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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

Exhibition: 50th Anniversary of St. Luke’s Primary School

The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

What happens when a primary school curates an exhibition? You'll have to pop in to the Museum to see. 'The pupils of St Luke's have contributed to an exhibition at the Museum of Cambridge! Different year groups created different projects.

Event: the Museum of Cambridge at the Big Weekend

Parker's Piece Parker's Piece, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Join us on Parker's Piece for an afternoon of activities, chat and fun on Saturday 6 July! It's that time of the year again. We're venturing beyond the Grade II listed walls of our Museum for a day and coming

July Walking Tour: Hidden Cambridge and the Museum of Cambridge

The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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: Castle Hill Open Day

The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Come and explore one of the oldest and most vibrant areas of Cambridge as venues on Castle Hill open their doors for the day!
Historians, local experts, artists, musicians and dancers will come together to provide a variety of free, drop-in events for all ages - and the Museum of Cambridge will be no exception!

Activity: Summer at the Museums – Anyone Can Be an Artist

Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Ever wanted to be an artist? We think anyone can be!

Join us at the Museum of Cambridge for ‘Summer at the Museums’ from the 30th July- 29th August.

Over this summer holiday, we would like to welcome all families to take part in our ‘Anyone Can Be an Artist’ folk art craft activities every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-2pm.

Activity: Summer at the Museums – Anyone Can Be an Artist

Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Ever wanted to be an artist? We think anyone can be!

Join us at the Museum of Cambridge for ‘Summer at the Museums’ from the 30th July- 29th August.

Over this summer holiday, we would like to welcome all families to take part in our ‘Anyone Can Be an Artist’ folk art craft activities every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-2pm.

August Walking Tour: Hidden Cambridge and the Museum of Cambridge

The Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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

Activity: Summer at the Museums – Anyone Can Be an Artist

Enid Porter Room, Museum of Cambridge 2-3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Ever wanted to be an artist? We think anyone can be!

Join us at the Museum of Cambridge for ‘Summer at the Museums’ from the 30th July- 29th August.

Over this summer holiday, we would like to welcome all families to take part in our ‘Anyone Can Be an Artist’ folk art craft activities every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-2pm.