Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture
Tue 15 Sept · 14:00
Centre for Material Culture
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Everyday Histories is held at the Centre for Material Culture in Cambridge. The event takes place at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s collections store. Tickets are free.
Come face to face with the past at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s collections store
Explore the Centre for Material Culture, a decommissioned nuclear bunker teaming with local history, and get a peek behind-the-scenes at Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's collections store. Then discover the ways ancient people created meaning through their daily activities and belongings as you handle pieces of local archaeology.
Schedule:
14:00: Arrive
14:00-14:45: Tour of the store
14:45-15:30: Objects in focus handling session
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Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 14:00.
Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture is held at Centre for Material Culture in Cambridge (Gilpin Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BY).
Entry to Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture is free.
Tickets for Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture
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Everyday Histories is held at the Centre for Material Culture in Cambridge. The event takes place at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s collections store. Tickets are free.
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Come face to face with the past at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s collections store
Explore the Centre for Material Culture, a decommissioned nuclear bunker teaming with local history, and get a peek behind-the-scenes at Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's collections store. Then discover the ways ancient people created meaning through their daily activities and belongings as you handle pieces of local archaeology.
Schedule:
14:00: Arrive
14:00-14:45: Tour of the store
14:45-15:30: Objects in focus handling session
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Centre for Material CultureGilpin Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BY
Petersfield, Cambridge
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When is Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture?
Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture takes place on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture taking place?
Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture is held at Centre for Material Culture in Cambridge (Gilpin Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BY).
How much are tickets for Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture?
Entry to Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture is free.
How do I get tickets for Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture?
Tickets for Everyday Histories at the Centre for Material Culture can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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