Back in time in the Museum of Cambridge

One of the things I really like to do is looking inside other people’s houses. I’ve always had a fascination for interior design, how people live, the style, the choice, how they move around the house and beyond. An interior doesn’t only say something about the house, but also a lot about a certain period, history, way of life and its residents themselves.

‘Folk Museum’, previous name of the ‘Museum of Cambridge’.

Therefor I became really enthusiastic when I heard about the Museum of Cambridge, located on Castle Street in the centre of the city. Previously the White Horse Inn, a cafe that was closed in 1934, today a historic model house with eight rooms. When you visit the museum, you’ll step back in time and find yourself in a period between 1700 and 1900.

What the cafe looked like back in the days.

The museum offers an interactive tour through the house and leads you through narrow corridors, the stairwell and fully furnished rooms with original items. From kitchen with pots, pans and candy jars to a cozy playroom in the attic. On the wall you’ll find old-fashioned sketches, drawings and black and white photos from the past. It gives you a really good insight about living in Cambridge back in the days.

The museum also offers a range of activities for children of all ages. For example, kids can play with old toys and traditional board games and during the holiday periods and school visits, thematic workshops and activities are organised.