What's On


'All People One: The Levellers'

In 1647 a movement known as ‘Levellers’ campaigned for the first time to have the right to vote. This new exhibit explores their story.

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For Families


Cromwell Crafts

Drop into the Cromwell Museum during the April holidays to try out book binding, quill writing, and wax sealing in these free family activities!

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Cromwell's words: An evening with Professor John Morrill

An evening of performance, talks and interviews celebrating the publication of Cromwell's letters and speeches.

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Spring Lecture Series

A four part lecture series on aspects of the life and times of Oliver Cromwell and the 17th Century by top experts in their field.

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For Teachers


Learning Programme

We offer curriculum-linked workshops for primary and secondary schools. Click below to find out more and book an in person or virtual session for your class.

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Welcome to the Cromwell Museum


Exploring the life and times of the 17th century soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell 'Warts and All'.

We have seeking to recruit a new member of staff, a part-time fundraiser. Could this be you?

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Support


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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

What's On?


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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

Learning Hub


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Find out how we bring Oliver Cromwell to life for families, school groups, youth groups, and more through fun activities and trails, hands-on curriculum-linked workshops, and engaging tours led by expert staff. Read more

Plan a Visit


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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

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.

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Did Cromwell Ban Christmas?

In a word no, Puritan MPs in Parliament did in 1647. We don't know Cromwell's views on Christmas.

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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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