Bringing the history of Cambridge to life

Explore three fabulous, family-friendly museums, which bring the history of Cambridgeshire to life

On this website you can find out about our exhibitions, events and educational activities. Let us keep you in touch with the history all around you.

Every object has its story and we aim to unlock these untold tales through our events and activities.

Come and explore your farming, home and industrial heritage.

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About us

Discover the Cambridge Life Museums

Exhibitions

Find out about our permanent and temporary displays

Events

Family-friendly events all through the year

Learning fun

Our educational service for schools, groups and families

News

Get the latest news about the history of life in Cambridge

What's new?
A Dickensian Christmas

10 December, 2011; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Join us for a Traditional Dickensian Christmas.

Celebrating 75 years of the Folk Museum

2011 is the 75th anniversary of the Folk Museum

Join in the discussion at this informal, welcoming and friendly book club focussing on a different novel every month.

A sample of what’s on display at the Cambridge Museum of Technology.

Bringing the history of Cambridge to life

Explore three fabulous, family-friendly museums, which bring the history of Cambridgeshire to life

On this website you can find out about our exhibitions, events and educational activities. Let us keep you in touch with the history all around you.

Every object has its story and we aim to unlock these untold tales through our events and activities.

Come and explore your farming, home and industrial heritage.

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Based in the city’s Victorian sewage pumping station on the banks of the river Cam, Cambridge Museum of Technology brings our industrial heritage to life.