Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology
4.5
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Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Based in the city’s historic sewage pumping station, the Museum helps people to explore, enjoy, and learn about their industrial heritage by celebrating the achievements of local industries and the people who worked in them. The large site on the River Cam has green spaces for picnics and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for families. There are audio-visual displays, hands-on exhibits, and children’s activities, as well as traditional museum displays and historic buildings. The Victorian Pumping Station with its original machinery showcases 19th-century engineering and technology. Displays on the forgotten industries of Cambridge reveal an alternative side of the city’s history to the famous colleges. And the story is brought into the 20th Century with exhibitions on innovative local companies in our new building.
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Nicolas B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Incredibly rude person who was clearly delighted to show me how stupid i was to think they’d be opened on a Monday!
Written 27 November 2023
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Very sorry to hear of your bad experience when visiting the Museum on Monday. We will look at how we can improve our customer facing experience when the museum is not open. Please note we normally open Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 and 4pm except during January to March when we only open on Saturday and Sunday.
Written 2 December 2023
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Elliot J
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Excellent museum - reminded me of my Grandpa and all of his work with engines. Very informative, easy access.
Written 12 August 2023
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Joseph M
Bury St. Edmunds, UK13 contributions
Mar 2023
A great activity. Very child friendly. Brilliantly set up for all ages at the same time. A great price ÂŁ5 per adult and children under 5 are free.
Written 1 April 2023
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Elena T
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Feb 2023 • Solo
A big section of the museum was closed to the public, alongside with some more others small part of it. The rail way upstairs in the garden was hidden by grass and woods, that's a poor way to keep it. Also, many of the small realistic representation of how the machines were used, didn't work. There was a pedal and a button to press but they just didn't work. I was a bit disappointed, after paying the ticket I was expecting something more.
Written 12 February 2023
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Daniel L
United Kingdom2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
This museum is within the walking distance from the Airbnb I lived in. This is an interesting place which brings you back to 1830s and see the revolution of technology. This museum was converted from a riverside pumping station.
Written 16 April 2022
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Geoff R
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Apr 2022 • Couples
Excellent little museum,quite thought provoking and very interesting. Staff/volunteers most helpful.I went for a specific research project and Pam the curator could not have been more helpful. I had not forwarned her of my request but she found the time to help me and even emailed me the photos I needed the following day.I cannot praise Pam and the Museum enough - excellent.
Written 11 April 2022
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saw88
Lancaster, UK271 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Really lovely little museum for an adult to visit. It was rather chilly in December but it was a little gem of a museum with interesting exhibits.
Written 7 December 2021
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Alan B
Jersey, UK18 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
Very interesting museum for both adults and children. There are a number of interactive exhibits which keeps children’s interest. Well laid out and ideally situated next to the river Ca.
Written 20 October 2021
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Ashworth H
3 contributions
Aug 2021
A great little museum for anyone interested in technology, engineering or the people that made it happen, Lots to interest anyone aged 10+, Interactive, with activities for younger children and simple explanations for older kids with no concept of life before computers. Local history as well. No frills or big budget displays, but that added to the experience. Pye exhibition would appeal to anyone who remembers the company's products... Friendly staff and a relaxed couple of hours.
Written 22 August 2021
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MuseumVisitor
1 contribution
Aug 2021
Excellent experience overall! The building is beautiful especially in the main engine hall where the glazed tiles adorn the walls. Working exhibits are great to see.
Written 16 August 2021
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Kitty22a
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How do I get from the main bus station to the museum?
Morgan B
Cambridge, UK
You can take the number 3 bus to Newmarket Road and River Lane. It is a short walk from there. However, we are currently closed to the public as we are undergoing a major redevelopment. We reopen in May. You can check our website closer to the time for opening hours. We look forward to your visit then!
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