The Cromwell Museum, Local history museum in Huntingdonshire, England.
The Cromwell Museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts, paintings, and documents illustrating the life of Oliver Cromwell through authentic historical pieces.
Founded in 1962, the museum occupies a medieval building from 1160 that served as both a hospital infirmary and the grammar school where Cromwell studied.
The collection includes 610 items ranging from personal possessions to military equipment, providing insights into England's political transformation during the 17th century.
The museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, with hours varying between summer months from 11:00 to 16:00 and winter months from 11:00 to 15:30.
Among the notable exhibits stands Cromwell's powder flask, an apothecary's cabinet, and a Florentine Cabinet received as a gift from the Duke of Tuscany.
Location: Huntingdonshire
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Cromwell Museum Trust
Address: Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon PE29 3LF PE29 3PD
Opening Hours: April-October Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-16:00; November-March Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-15:30; Holidays Monday 11:00-16:00
Phone: 01480708008
Website: https://cromwellmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 52.33087,-0.18453
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:50
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