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Address: Museum of Cambridge, 2 - 3 Castle Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire How do we get there? Number: 01223 355159
About this activity
The Museum of Cambridge is a fascinating museum where you can learn 300 years of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire history! Sounds amazing!
Kids can learn all about people and events that shaped the city and county into what it is today, and learn how life would have been for those who lived in the area over the centuries.
It's at the Museum of Cambridge where you can explore the collection of nearly 40,000 objects all telling the story of the city of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Kids can see everyday items that would have been used in daily life, from your grandmother’s sewing machine, to witch bottles (wondering what these are? Find out at the museum!), and hear fantastic stories of giants and mole people. Every object really does have something to say!
What's great about families visiting the museum, is tht because they are independent, your visit helps directly support all the work they are doing!
The Museum of Cambridge LOVE history, and it's shows! They love the way objects can help us to reflect on our histories, so a visit here will really give kids an amazing learning experience.
The stories of these objects that they share can still have meaning today, and a visit allows you to get closer to understanding those stories and make connections between the past and the present by collecting peoples’ stories today.
From Giant’s boots to nut crackers, vacuum cleaners to folklore objects, you never know what you might come across, so are you ready to delve into history and find out!?
Activity location
Directions
They are located on Castle Hill, at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street, right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15 minute walk from King’s College.
There is bike parking on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street, and as there is no car parking they encourage you to use the Madingley Road Park & Ride service.
How much does it cost?
Adults
£6.00 without Gift Aid
Children
Free under 16 years
Discount
Jobseeker/Student/Junior (17-18 years old): £4.50 without Gift Aid
Last Updates
2023
Museum of Cambridge FAQ’s
The Museum has an accessible ground floor toilet with a baby change area.
Keep checking "What's On" so you don't miss out on any fun events or happenings in the museum!
Make sure you stop by the shop! Just like their museum, the items in the shop are themed around Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. They stock locally-made gifts and jewellery as well as a wide range of toys, books and souvenirs!
The Museum of Cambridge is a great place to explore and learn about the history of Cambridge!
They currently offer a Loan Box programme which enables students and teachers to get hands on with historic objects and topics in the comfort of the classroom, for £10 a week usually from Friday-Thursday with pick up available from the museum
Disabled toilet with baby changing facility.
The Museum has an accessible ground floor toilet with a baby change area.
The Museum of Cambridge does not have a wheelchair accessible building. Visitors with limited mobility can explore the shop, which is accessible via a street level entrance. There is also a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor, with a rail.
All visitors should be aware that the building is very old. Though full of character, it also has uneven floorboards, narrow staircases, and crooked doorways. There is a lift in the building if required.
Visitors with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the Museum free of charge.
Museums Association Members and Arts Fund Members enjoy free admission!
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