Event information
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
Museum opening hours: 10am to 5pm (Sunday: 11am to 4pm)
The Museum of Cambridge is lighting up the past this February half term, with trails and crafts relating to the Magic Lantern.
Magic lanterns were an early type of image projector – the ancestor of film projectors used today – which were used for education and entertainment during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
We’re delighted to be involved in Twilight at the Museums again this year, with a late opening on Wednesday 18 February. Explore our historic building in the twilight from 4pm to 7pm. Museum admission applies. Tickets are available on the door and do not need to be booked in advance.
Remember to pop over to the Enid Porter Room for the free, drop-in craft at the same time too! Create your own magic lantern slide picture. Come and see an original magic lantern from the Museum’s collection and try out your slide on recreation lanterns.
Throughout the week from 14 to 22 February, you can also take part in a trail through the Museum and use recreation magic lanterns to see a story from Cambridge’s incredible history. Museum trail included with standard entry ticket to the Museum (children 16 and under FREE).
Free drop-in craft sessions will run during the day on Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Friday 20 February from 11am to 3pm.
