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Brunswick/Auckland Road air raid shelter being built in 1939 (Cambridgeshire Collection). Although Cambridge did not suffer from anything like the Blitz in London, the threat of enemy air raids had remained a source of anxiety during the whole war. Victory
Hello! My name is Milly, and I’m so pleased—and excited! —to be joining the team at the Museum of Cambridge in the brand-new role of Volunteer and Operations Officer. This isn’t my first role at the Museum. For the past
“It takes time to grow, and you probably won’t realise it but you are not the same person that walked into this room.” -LGBTQ+ Young Person from The Kite Trust The Museum is proud to display “It Takes Time to
The Museum of Cambridge proudly displays works by three young local artists from Long Road Sixth Form College and College of West Anglia in its temporary exhibition, “Educating Cambridge.” Since October 2024, the Museum of Cambridge has been working with
We’re looking for an inspirational Director to take on a career-defining role at the Museum of Cambridge. The Museum of Cambridge offers a unique opportunity for an inspirational leader to shape the future of one of the city’s most valued
CAMFK 656.36: Carved wooden figurehead of Queen Victoria, created by a disabled person. The Museum of Cambridge is thrilled to announce an exciting new initiative made possible by a £99,802 grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund through the Museums
We had a delightful weekend of shopping at the Museum of Cambridge this past weekend, with our Made in Cambridge Christmas Market! Running from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December, we welcomed 16 talented artisans, craft people and makers,
Photograph by Julian Eales. By Alex Smaridge, Engagement and Collections Manager It’s not every day that I get the chance to hang out with one thousand people who all love museums as much as I do, but on a recent
The Museum of Cambridge and Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi are thrilled to announce the next steps in the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project, a powerful project aimed at preserving and celebrating the stories of the Windrush Generation. Funded by Arts
Looking for the Museum of Cambridge Christmas Market details this year? Click here to find out more and join us this year for some Christmas cheer! After the success of our Christmas Market last year, we’re happy to announce