Cromwell's Head
Explore the darkly fascinating story of Cromwell's demise... and his head thereafter!
READ MOREExplore the darkly fascinating story of Cromwell's demise... and his head thereafter!
READ MOREAn immersive experience recreating the witch trials of 'Witchfinder General' Matthew Hopkins in 1646, on the site where they took place...
READ MOREWe offer sessions to schools from Primary to Sixth Form - in person onsite, visiting your school or even virtual sessions online!
READ MOREA chance for an exclusive tour of the Cromwell Museum, including a rare opportunity to see and even handle some objects up close.
READ MOREExplore more about Cromwell's life and times through our YouTube Channel...
READ MOREExploring the life and times of the 17th
century soldier and statesman Oliver Cromwell 'Warts and All'.
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
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
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
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
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!