'Battle' of Huntingdon Exhibit
375 years on, the story of how the Civil War hit Huntingdon...
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Museum Reopening & Coronavirus
The Cromwell Museum has reopening to the public, following advice from the UK Government regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic. We have new procedures, opening hours and arrangements in place in light of the current circumstances in order to safeguard our visitors, volunteers and staff.
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Sessions and resources
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.
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Welcome to the Cromwell Museum
Exploring the life and times of the 17th century soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell.
We are open Bank Holiday Monday 31 August! From 1 September we will also be open 5 days a week Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
The Museum is now open to visitors again, but with Covid-19 precautions in place. Visit our Coronavirus page for more details.
Fact, fiction and controversies
Cromwell and the Cathedral
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.
Did Cromwell Ban Christmas?
In a word no, Puritan MPs in Parliament did in 1647. We don't know Cromwell's views on Christmas.
Did you know...
Oliver Cromwell was the first person in England recorded as having eaten Pineapple. We don't know what he thought of it though!
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