The first of our spring programme of guided walks is this evening, Tuesday 21 April, with a tour around 17th century St Ives - next Tuesday, 28 April, is an entertaining evening walks around 1600s Huntingdon. More details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
Oliver Cromwell’s hat on display in the Cromwell Museum on Huntingdon. It was passed down through his descendants, with family tradition holding that he wore it at the dissolution of the Rump Parliament in 1653 @cromwellmuseum.bsky.social #olivercromwell #civilwar #parliamentarian
Next month sees the start of our Spring online lecture series, with a programme of top historians talking on aspects of the mind-1600s. Talks are held on Zoom and recorded for any ticket holders who can't watch live - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
Next month sees the start of our Spring online lecture series, with a programme of top historians talking on aspects of the mind-1600s. Talks are held on Zoom and recorded for any ticket holders who can't watch live - more details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
Today! Drop into Huntingdon Library between 2pm - 6pm to view the working model of the Naseby and try the controls yourself.
Our monthly guided walks programme returns this April! Join us for entertaining evening walks around 1600s Huntingdon or 17th century St Ives to find out more about these market towns. More details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
The final tests are being conducted on the Naseby ship, ready for its public display on Wednesday 8 April! Drop into Huntingdon Library between 2pm - 6pm, meet the volunteer team who has brought this model back into working order, and have a go at the controls yourself.
Drop into Huntingdon Town Hall tomorrow, 2 April, from 12pm - 4pm to create your own version of Cromwell's watch!
FREE activity. No need to book. Ages 6+.
FREE Easter Holiday activities for all - see our current display on 17th century fashion; marvel at our newest acquisition, Cromwell's watch; and take part in family craft activities! Open Daily (except Good Friday & Easter Sunday) 10am - 4pm. Details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
Explore Oliver Cromwell's watch during the Easter Holidays! Drop into the Museum and complete a new family friendly activity sheet to get a prize. Plus drop into Huntingdon Town Hall on 2 and 9 April from 12pm - 3:30pm to make your own version of the watch. All activities FREE.
We had some beautiful lace snake bookmarks created yesterday during our Lacemaking workshop with the Fenland Lacemakers!
There are still spots available for the workshop on Saturday 28 March. Book your ticket here so you don't miss out: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lacemaking...
Last chance to see!
Our current exhibit on 17th century fashion and clothing 'Stitching the Nation' comes to an end on 12 April, so make sure you don't miss it! More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
Join us this week on either 25 or 28 March to discover how 17th century bobbin lace is made in this hands-on workshop led by the Fenland Lace Makers. No experience necessary, over-16s only. Find out more and book your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lacemaking...
Our monthly guided walks programme returns this April! Join us for entertaining evening walks around 1600s Huntingdon or 17th century St Ives to find out more about these market towns. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
Our monthly guided walks programme returns this April! Join us for entertaining evening walks around 1600s Huntingdon or 17th century St Ives to find out more about these market towns. More details and bookings at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/filte...
Join us this week on either 25 or 28 March to discover how 17th century bobbin lace is made in this hands-on workshop led by the Fenland Lace Makers. No experience necessary, over-16s only. Find out more and book your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lacemaking...
Join us this week on either 25 or 28 March to discover how 17th century bobbin lace is made in this hands-on workshop led by the Fenland Lace Makers. No experience necessary, over-16s only. Find out more and book your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lacemaking...
Last chance to see! Our current exhibit on 17th century fashion and clothing 'Stitching the Nation' comes to an end on 12 April, so make sure you don't miss it!
More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
Last chance to see! Our current exhibit on 17th century fashion and clothing 'Stitching the Nation' comes to an end on 12 April, so make sure you don't miss it!
More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/stitc...
We had the pleasure of hosting Imtiaz Ahmed, a Year 10 Work Experience Student, this week and here is what he said about his favourite item in our collection, Cromwell’s mortuary sword, which in his words is one of the most “underrated” in the museum. www.cromwellmuseum.org/the-hidden-d...
We're delighted to be a partner in #Huntingdon's bid to be UK Town of Culture for 2028, led with our friends at Huntingdon BID and Huntingdon Town Council. This is a great opportunity to highlight our town's rich heritage and strong sense of community for local people and visitors! 😀
Join us on 25 or 28 March to discover how 17th century bobbin lace is made in this hands-on workshop led by the Fenland Lace Makers.
No experience necessary, over-16s only. Find out more and book your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lacemaking...
Join us on the evening of Tuesday 10 March for one of our popular 'up close' tours of the museum with our curator - with the opportunity to see some objects up close, outside of their cases. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromw...
Did you know our latest acquisition – Cromwell’s watch – was sketched for the Gentleman’s Magazine in 1808? Dating to c.1645, this item is now on permanent display, made possible by grants from @HeritageFundUK, @artfund and public crowdfunding. Visit us to see it for yourself! 😀
Did you know our latest acquisition – Cromwell’s watch – was sketched for the Gentleman’s Magazine in 1808? Dating to c.1645, this item is now on permanent display, made possible by grants from @HeritageFundUK, @artfund and public crowdfunding. Visit us to see it for yourself! 😀
Half term activities this week - join us for FREE craft activities this afternoon (17) and Thursday afternoon (18); visit our current exhibit on 1600s fashion and see our new acquisition, Cromwell's Watch. More details at: www.cromwellmuseum.org
To tie in with our current 1600s fashion exhibit, we have a visit from some post-Restoration trend-setters, Charles II and Queen Catherine today, Sunday 15 February - do pop in to say hello to them if you're in Huntingdon! 😀
This weekend, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February, discover the astonishing high end fashion of the 17th century with our Royal Fashion event. On Saturday, learn about the clothing of the early 1600s, Sunday that of the Restoration & 1660s. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/royal...
This weekend, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February, discover the astonishing high end fashion of the 17th century with our Royal Fashion event. On Saturday, learn about the clothing of the early 1600s, Sunday that of the Restoration & 1660s. Details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/royal...
