Hear From Emily, who did a university placement with the Museum of Cambridge, about her experiences and reflection of her time with us!
My Placement at the Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge to Preserve Framed Artwork Collection
Museum of Cambridge to Preserve Framed Artwork Collection with over 150 objects being cared for in a month.
Where to Find the Museum on a Bike this Summer!
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
The Cissy Macfarlane-Grieve Sketchbooks
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
400 Volunteer Hours and Over 1,300 Objects Cared For: Celebrating the On-display Audit Project at the Museum of Cambridge
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.
Have your say on our courtyard project!
The Museum is excited to kick start a project to make better use of the historic White Horse Inn Courtyard, by creating a welcoming and bio-diverse urban garden that our community can enjoy.
Why should you volunteer at your local Museum?
Volunteering for your friendly neighbourhood Museum is not just a fulfilling way to spend your spare time, it simultaneously is a great opportunity to give back to your local community! Many organisations, including the Museum of Cambridge, cannot function without
George Mallory’s connection to the city of Cambridge
Magdalene College has recently made public the letters of George and Ruth Mallory. George Mallory was an English mountaineer who was part of the first three British Mt Everest expeditions. A digitised version is accessible for free on the college
The National Lottery Heritage Fund awards the Museum of Cambridge £99,000 to invest in local histories and sustainable development
With some happy news to start the spring at the Museum: thanks to the National Lottery Players, the Museum has been awarded £99,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support our Firm Foundations and Flourishing Future project! The National
Coping Through Stitch: Soldiers Recovering in Hospital and the Embroideries that Passed the Time
‘The Stories Behind the Stitches’ exhibition is running until Autumn 2024 at the Museum of Cambridge. The Museum of Cambridge holds a collection of embroideries stitching a range of subjects from flora and fauna to fairy tales. What is