Cambridge Museum - Cambridge Museum 24 Victoria Street
About Cambridge Museum
Cambridge residents started collecting items of local historical interest in the late 1800s. In the early years, various collections were held in private homes and put on display.
The Cambridge Historical Society was formed in 1956 and has been active ever since. The Society’s interests have included historical research, pre-European settlement, the development of Cambridge, field trips and the protection of built heritage.
A major part of the activity of the Society has been the establishment and operation of the Cambridge Museum. The Museum has had many homes including a private residence, power station, the Library and the Town Hall. The Museum was moved to the present site in the old Courthouse on Victoria Street in 1983.
Today the Society has over 200 members and continues to stimulate and guide public interest in historical matters through events and newsletters.
Cambridge Historical Society (CHS)
Members of the Cambridge Historical Society are passionate about the heritage of Cambridge and the surrounding area.
As a Member of CHS you will have a more personal interaction with the Museum, receive a quarterly newsletter filled with the latest news and research on the collections, and personal invitations to Society events held during the year.
Committee Members:
President: Grant Middlemiss
Secretary: Jo Barnes Treasurer: Jeff Nobes
Committee Members: Amiel Bates, Paul Garland, Nigel Salter, Fiona Faris and Lyndall Hermitage
Contact Cambridge Museum
| Address : | Cambridge Museum 24 Victoria Street, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand |
| Phone : | π +7879 |
| Postal code : | 3434 |
| Website : | http://cambridgemuseum.org.nz/ |
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| Description : | The region's history & culture are the focus of this local museum with archives, artifacts & more. |
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Choc Henry on Google
β β β β β Stopped in during a driving break with our three kids. Had a great time with an hunt activity provided by museum staff. Some interesting items on display. Definitely worth stopping in with a coffee from the cafe across the road if you need a reat from driving.
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Thaipari on Google
β β β β β Currently small but its FREE and theres heaps to look and interact with, all very child friendly and they frequently change up the place to keep it interesting.
The staff are always willing to help out if you are looking into genealogy or just have questions, they have heaps of info on Cambridge, the local Horse Racing and Studs as well as some surrounding Waipa/Waikato towns too :)
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John Knox on Google
β β β β β I was expecting more exhibits and information but I need to remember it's a small town. The curator was helpful
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Duncan Upjohn on Google
β β β β β A lovely little museum highlighting some of the town's history.
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Neil Wang on Google
β β β β β It was a tiny museum and it was a court long time before. Receptionist welcomed me and told me some histories of their displays.
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Michael Jeans on Google
β β β β β A treasure trove of Cambridge & districts' history. A must when visiting our town.
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Mark Windsor on Google
β β β β β A lovely wee museum housed in the old courthouse. There is a room specifically for military people and a general room with lots of historical things to look at. It is free to enter but a donation is encouraged. It is worthy of 20 minutes or so of your time.
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EMΞΞ¦eiΟ Planet on Google
β β β β β Great Museum to remember History and hear the stories of people
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