Mrs Cromwell's Cookbook
For the first time in many years we've now republished Mrs Cromwell's Cookbook, 'the Court and Kitchen of Elizabeth Cromwell', originally published in 1664...
READ MOREFor the first time in many years we've now republished Mrs Cromwell's Cookbook, 'the Court and Kitchen of Elizabeth Cromwell', originally published in 1664...
READ MOREWe're looking to recruit a new member of staff to lead on our learning and community engagement programmes. Could that be you? Click on the link to find out more. ..
READ MOREThe Cromwell Museum is current closed to the public, following advice from the UK Government regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic. We are hoping to reopen in early April with Covid-19 safe procedures, opening hours and arrangements in place in light of the current circumstances in order to safeguard our visitors, volunteers and staff.
READ MOREThe Cromwell Museum can offer fun and engaging learning experiences for all ages, satisfying many different areas of interest. We have an amazing collection of objects in our care that can be used to explore the life and times of Oliver Cromwell in a variety of ways and at different levels.
READ MOREExploring the life and times of the 17th
century soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell.
We're recruiting! We are looking for a new Learning and Community Officer to join our team.
We are currently closed due to Tier 4 Covid-19 Precautions
The Cromwell Museum has a wide variety of temporary exhibitions, events, talks and tours throughout the year to appeal a range of interests. The entries below are our current programme for the next few months. Read more
The Cromwell Museum can offer fun and engaging learning experiences for all ages, satisfying many different areas of interest. We have an amazing collection of objects in our care that can be used to explore the life and times of Oliver Cromwell in a variety of ways and at different levels. Read more
The Museum is located in the heart of Huntingdon town centre, just off the historic town square, across the road from the Town Hall and All Saint’s Church. Please see the map for our location. Read more
There are many ways to support the Cromwell Museum and help to ensure that the story of Oliver Cromwell – his life, times and influence on modern democracy – is kept alive and brought to ever more people’s attention. Read more
13 cathedrals were badly damaged by Parliamentary forces in the English Civil War. 'Of these only one - Peterborough Cathedral - was damaged by forces commanded by Cromwell.
In a word no, Puritan MPs in Parliament did in 1647. We don't know Cromwell's views on Christmas.
Oliver Cromwell was the first person in England recorded as having eaten Pineapple. We don't know what he thought of it though!