Museum of Cambridge, Cambridge

Museum of Cambridge, Cambridge

Formerly known as the Cambridge & County Folk Museum, this is an interesting attraction housed in eight rooms in the former White Horse Inn, a public house that closed in 1934. A contrast to the global focus of many of Cambridge University’s museums, the Museum of Cambridge is devoted to its host city, with eight rooms of exhibits dating back to 1700.

The museum is supported by Cambridge City Council, the National Lottery, through the Heritage Lottery Fund, plus two local organisations, and was shortlisted in 2006 as one of the UK’s most innovative museum attractions. Highlights amongst the exhibits include the Folklore Collection, a meticulous gathering of medieval objects, including courting tokens and Witch Balls – glass ornaments used to ward off evil spirits. The exhibits explore local customs and traditions and give a unique insight into medieval life in the region.

Why You Should Visit:
Basically, to see how people ate, drank and lived over a several-hundred-year timespan. The museum has a whole range of rooms, each different thematically, so everyone can find their own interests. Well designed for the independent-minded visitor as the displays are well labeled in wonderful storytelling detail. Good for kids, too – some hands-on items.

Tip:
You can have tea, coffee & cakes in the small teashop tucked in the back and there is also a gift shop.
If you have kids go to the top floor for old and new games, including a playable dolls house.

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Sight Name: Museum of Cambridge
Sight Location: Cambridge, England (See walking tours in Cambridge)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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