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Exhibition: Pride & Place: An LGBTQ+ Exhibition

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

We're hosting a special exhibition curated by the local LGBTQ+ community about LGBTQ+ lives in the city throughout history. Exploring this year's theme of activism, and more broadly the subject of change, we'll be sharing personal experiences from those who have been involved in social movements as well as looking at the loss of LGBTQ+ spaces in the city over recent years.

Discovering Cambridge with Honor Ridout

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

Join us for six weekly sessions to discover the past and present of Cambridge, while walking the streets of our eclectic city.

3rd March 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

17th March 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: Creating Our Collection Easter Activities

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

The Museum of Cambridge would like to welcome families to our exciting Easter Activities running from the 8th - 22nd of April.

Enjoy our fantastic new trail ‘Creating our Collection’. Discover the hidden stories of Cambridge and create your very own collection of objects. This trail will be available everyday of the Easter holidays at the Museum.

Join us for our Family Easter Craft Activities. These will run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the holidays from 11am-3pm in our Enid Porter Room. From making embroidered bookmarks to rug ragging, you will be able to enjoy a different craft each day!

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