Museum in Cambridge: photos, reviews

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In Cambridge, an intriguing museum awaits those curious about the social history of daily life. This unexpectedly spacious attraction, housed in a charming and rambling old house, offers a delightful journey through time with its well-displayed articles of everyday life. Visitors frequently admire the wide range of topics covered, from an enchanting kitchen display to a children's room adored by young ones. The friendly and welcoming staff enhance the experience, making it a perfect spot for families. You'll find yourself spending more time here than planned, captivated by the myriad of fascinating exhibits. With an average Google rating of 4.3, this museum proves itself as a must-see destination that appeals to all ages and interests.

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

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Castle Street

Bus stop 76 m walk

Bridge Street

Bus stop 345 m walk

The Busway Shire Hall

Bus stop 217 m walk

Shire Hall

Bus stop 298 m walk

St Peter's Street

Bus stop 49 m walk

Hertford Street

Bus stop 272 m walk

4.3

based on 277 reviews

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4.3/5 277 reviews

Sebastian Allen-Johnstone

This charming museum displays interesting everyday items showing Cambridge’s rich history, and is located in a convenient part of town north of the River. If you’re interested in cultural Cambridge you should make this museum part of your trip. The people behind the desk were very friendly, and I particularly enjoyed the Windrush exhibition right at the top of the building.

Stephen Hemingway

This museum is surrounded by Kettle's Yard. It has a big sign on the wall facing Northampton Street, but nothing much on Castle Street, where the entrance is. The sign looks like it was painted on the wall a century ago, and somehow doesn't communicate the fact that this is, in fact, operating today. The building is a former inn. It has a lot of exhibits of the sorts of things one would find in an inn over the 400 years of its existence. Although the exhibits are largely household items, they are sufficiently old that an old person like me doesn't immediately think "Oh, we had one of those when I was growing up." This is not the Fitzwilliam Museum, but it's quaint and quirky and well worth a visit on a rainy day. The staff are volunteers and are friendly and knowledgeable (based on a limited sample). I visited because I wanted to find out more about the history of the town. There is some of this (including about the settlement that was close to the museum in Roman times), but this is not its strength. You have to pay, but the cost is modest for what you get.

Aya Mitchell

Cute little museum. I enjoyed it.

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