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: Easter Holidays
Join us during the Easter Holidays and take part in FREE family friendly activities!
Secret Spy Training
When: Thursday 10 April, 12:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Huntingdon Town Hall
Drop into Huntingdon Town Hall during the Easter Holidays, and learn to be a 17th century spy with our spymaster! Make invisible ink, write in code, and create your own secret note.
Civil War Soldiers
When: Tuesday 15 April, 10am - 3pm
Where: Market Square, Huntingdon
Do you have what it takes to fight for Parliament? Drop by Huntingdon Market Square to meet civil war soldiers, take part in training, and receive a recruitment certificate signed by Oliver Cromwell.
Book Binding
When: Thursday 17 April, 11am - 3pm
Where: Cromwell Museum
Drop into the Museum and learn the craft of book binding.
