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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology@maacambridge.bsky.social · 2w ago

Are you ready for an afternoon of summer fun? We've got puzzles, challenges, and crafting for all the family in our galleries. Just drop-in, the session is free and there’s no need to book. 🗓 12 August 2026, 2-4pm 📍 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 🎟 Free, booking not required

A pair of hands decorate a plastic milk container. They are drawing inspiration from Bellarmine jugs which are usually decorated with a bearded face, but this visitor has chosen a face with long hair instead.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology@maacambridge.bsky.social · 3w ago

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a museum's store? Our LATE event is your chance to find out! Explore the store and discover how 300,000+ objects were moved there over a remarkable five year project. Hear from staff involved as they share stories about objects within the collection.

A museum intern holds a coffee pot stand made from basketry inside the workroom of the museum's off-site store. Text reads 'MAA Centre for Material Culture LATE, 13 August 2026, 6:15-8pm, £5.00 per person'.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology@maacambridge.bsky.social · 4w ago

Conservator Ayesha has done an amazing job separating these brooches from their old mounts without damaging them! In case you're wondering why she isn't wearing gloves - Ayesha needs full dexterity of her fingers whilst using the scalpel. She cleaned the surfaces of the objects once she finished.