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 2025: Summer Holidays
Workshop Wednesday: Become a Civil War Soldier
Wednesday 6 August, 10am – 3pm
Huntingdon Market Square
Do you have what it takes to join the New Modelled Army and fight for Parliament?
Join us on Huntingdon’s Market Square to meet real Civil War soldiers, take part in training, and receive your recruitment certificate signed by Oliver Cromwell. Plus, make your own civil war soldier craft!
No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
Meet a Civil War Soldier!
Sunday 10 August, 10am – 4pm
Cromwell Museum
Drop into the Museum to meet one of Parliament's soldiers from the time of the Civil Wars. Our soldier will tell you about what it was like to fight in the civil wars, and demonstrate how the weapons and armour functioned!
No need to book, just drop into the Museum anytime between 11am - 4pm.
Arms and Armour Trail
1 – 10 August
Follow this trail around the Museum to discover facts about the arms and armour in our collection. See swords, muskets, uniforms, and more while discovering what it was like to be a civil war soldier! Complete the trail and receive a prize.
Workshop Wednesday: Marvellous Mosaics
Wednesday 13 August, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Huntingdon Library
Discover the ‘painting with stone’ technique behind Cromwell’s pietra dura pomade chest, and create your own version in this fun and creative collage activity.
No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
Objects up Close Trail
12 – 25 August
Follow this trail, examine our paintings and objects closely, and see if you can find all the mystery images! Complete the trail to receive a prize.
Workshop Wednesday: Make your own Pocket Watch
Wednesday 20 August, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Huntingdon Library
Drop into Huntingdon Library and create your own 17th century pocket watch!
No booking required, drop in only. Ages 6+.
Workshop Wednesday: Medal Making
Wednesday 27 August, 12pm - 4pm
Huntingdon Town Hall
Create your own medal!
Medals were issued to civil war soldiers after major battles in the civil war to celebrate their victories. Drop into Huntingdon Town Hall to create your own medal out of clay to commemorate a civil war battle, or your own greatest victory!
Drop in only, no need to book. Ages 6+.
