For Families
Visit the Cromwell Museum with your family and explore the life of Huntingdon's most famous son.
Did he really cancel Christmas? Was he the first person in Britain to try pineapple? What happened to his head after he died? How did he rise from being a normal boy in Huntingdon, to become the only commoner to ever have been the head of state of the country? Visit us throughout the year, Tuesday for Saturday, free entry for all.
We've got lots on throughout the year for children and families to get involved in...
- Visit us any day to dress up like a civil war soldier and try on Cromwell's hat!
- We have craft activities, family trails, and real civil war soldiers for you to meet available every school holidays.
- Want to visit us with your scouting group, homeschooling group, or school? Visit our Learning Hub to find out how to book a group visit.
We offer a range of practical facilities to help your visit be as comfortable as possible.
- Room for buggies/ pushchairs
- Wheelchair access
- Breastfeeding welcome
To find out more about accessibility, please see our Access information.
What's On 2026: February Half Term
Sewing and Stitching
Tuesday 17 February, 12pm - 3:30pm
Huntingdon Town Hall
Drop into stitch your own cap or collar. Free activity, drop in only, no need to book. Ages 7+.
Lacemaking
Thursday 19 February, 12pm - 3:30pm
Huntingdon Town Hall
Have a go at making lace in this family friendly workshop led by the Fenland Lacemakers.
Free activity, drop in only, no need to book. Allow up to 30 minutes to make your bobbin lace project. Suitable for beginners and family groups, ages 6+.
Art School...in a trail!
Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February
Cromwell Museum
This February half term, children aged 9+ and their families are invited to see artwork at the Cromwell Museum in a whole new light with Art School… in a trail! – a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Hachette.
Taking place in over 40 museums across the UK, the trail celebrates the release of Art School (in a book), an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.
Pick up a free activity sheet to take part at the Cromwell Museum. Families can enjoy a traditional museum or gallery spotter trail with a creative twist – each stop unlocks a playful mission designed to help visitors look at and talk about artworks in the collection in fun, accessible ways. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Art School sticker.
There’s also a special drawing competition. Share your artwork on Instagram or BlueSky using the hashtag #ArtSchoolTrail and tag @kidsinmuseums for the chance to win prizes to unlock your inner artist, including a Double National Art Pass Plus Kids and a signed copy of Art School (in a book).
The activity will run from 14 – 22 February 2026.
Find out more about the trail on the Kids in Museums website:
https://kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/museum-trails/art-school/
