Refurbishment
The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon is delighted to announce that it is to undergo a major refurbishment this autumn, thanks to a number of generous grants that it has received totalling over £160,000.
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Levellers! Living History and Drama Event
Saturday 28th September
In 1649 soldiers from Parliament's army staged a mutiny, part of a movement known as the 'Levellers', which were promoting radical ideas for the 17th century. . This dramatised show, produced in association with members of the Sealed Knot, will tell the story of what happened next.
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Dressed to Kill: Arms and Armour of the Civil War
Thursday 11th July - Sunday 29th September
Admission is free
Find out about the arms and armour used by soldiers during the period of the 17th Century Civil Wars and the changes in technology and equipment.
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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.
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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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