Cromwell's Classroom: The Early History of Huntingdon Grammar School
9-05-26 - 4-10-26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Discover the early history of Hinchingbrooke School, founded in our building in 1565.
Events
What's on
The Cromwell Museum has a wide variety of temporary exhibitions, events, talks and tours throughout the year to appeal to a range of interests. The entries below are our current programme for the next few months.
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Cromwell Museum Spring Online Lecture Series 2026
20-05-26 - 10-06-26
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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.
‘Cromwellian Court Culture’: a talk by Patrick Little
10-06-26 - 10-06-26
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What was the court of Cromwell as Lord Protector like? Was it like the royal courts of the period?
Cromwell's St Ives Guided Walk
23-06-26 - 23-06-26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for an evening walk around historic St Ives to explore what it was like in the 1600s when Oliver Cromwell was resident!
Cromwell's Huntingdon Guided Walk
30-06-26 - 30-06-26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
An evening guided walk exploring Huntingdon in the 1600s, including Royal visits, Civil War battles, Witchcraft and Cromwell!
The Romans are Coming - Roman Reenactment Weekend
04-07-26 - 04-07-26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us to meet Roman soldiers and discover life 2,000 years ago!
The Romans are Coming - Roman Reenactment Weekend
05-07-26 - 05-07-26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us to meet Roman soldiers and discover life 2,000 years ago!
Cromwell Up Close Tour
16-07-26 - 16-07-26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
A Curator-led tour of the Cromwell Museum with the opportunity to see up close and handle items from the Museum's collections.
Cromwell's St Ives Guided Walk
21-07-26 - 21-07-26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join us for an evening walk around historic St Ives to explore what it was like in the 1600s when Oliver Cromwell was resident!
Medieval Mayhem – Living History Day
25-07-26 - 25-07-26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Celebrating our medieval building - experience life as it was in the Middle Ages with our Living History Day!
Cromwell's Huntingdon Guided Walk
28-07-26 - 28-07-26
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
An evening guided walk exploring Huntingdon in the 1600s, including Royal visits, Civil War battles, Witchcraft and Cromwell!
Meet a Civil War Soldier Living History Day
08-08-26 - 08-08-26
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Find out about life as a soldier during the English Civil War - or try your hand at commanding an army at the Battle of Naseby!