Museum of Cambridge

Housed in the historic White Horse Inn building, the Museum of Cambridge offers a fascinating journey through the region's social history. Exhibits include a Victorian kitchen, a 19th-century chemist shop, and displays on local crafts, trades, and domestic life. Visitors can explore period rooms, see a collection of horse-drawn vehicles, and learn about the city's evolution from a market town to a university hub. The museum provides a down-to-earth contrast to Cambridge's academic attractions.

Don't miss

• Step into the recreated Victorian kitchen with original utensils and a range cooker.
• See the 19th-century chemist shop complete with glass bottles and remedies.
• Explore the collection of historic bicycles and a horse-drawn fire engine.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Museum of Cambridge

Cheapest way inFormer Student’s Cambridge Colleges: An Outdoor Audio Tour4★ · 55 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →Most bookedHarvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour4.7★ · 3,780 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$23 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleWalking Tour of Cambridge5★ · 324 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$146 per personSee dates →