Cromwell Museum

A public community created on 9 Jan 2012
   

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The collection includes many portraits, personal objects, books and documents which illustrate the man, his family and his significance. NB. The museum is also a partner within The Cromwell Collection project. http://www.cromwellcollection.org.uk Daily except Mon throughout the year.

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May 2012 12  

Perfumes for the Protector

One of the treasures of the Cromwell Museum is a 17th century Florentine cabinet that has been passed down through Cromwell’s family. The full significance of the cabinet, who gave it and what it cont ....

Price: Free

Jun 2012 09  

Archaeology Identification Session

Experts from the County Council Archaeology Service will be on hand to identify and record your finds Time:10.30 - 12.30

Price: Free

Jul 2012 21  

Soaps and smells

A costumed re-enactor will demonstrate how soaps and perfumes were made in the 17th century. This event links to our current exhibition Time:10.30 - 12.30

Price: Free

Jul 2012 21  

Making your own soaps

A costumed re-enactor will lead two workshops in the style of the 17th century where you can make your own soap-balls and take them home with you. Each workshop is limited to 20 places so booking is a ....

Price: £2.50

Sep 2012 22  

50 Years on - A celebration concert

The Huntingdon Male Voice Choir along with the Cromwell Museum celebrates their fiftieth anniversary this year, and will be performing a mixed programme, interspersed with readings, to mark the Museum ....

Price: £8.00

Oct 2012 20  

Fifty years - join us to celebrate the Museum’s birthday

The Cromwell Museum opened on 19th October 1962 and since then has welcomed almost half a million visitors. A day of events and activities at the Museum to mark the anniversary. Tim ....

Price: Free

Nov 2012 06  

Stiletto heels be not allowed

The Cromwell Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this autumn. This is an opportunity to re-appraise what we know and what has been achieved since 1962.

Price: Free

Nov 2012 07  

Facts, lies and stereotypes.

2012 Cromwell Collection lecture. John Goldsmith the Curator of the Museum will look at the collections of the Museum and how much we know about them. Time:7.30pm

Price: £3.00