Events Programme 2008

5th August-31st December (normal opening hours)
The death and funeral of Oliver Cromwell (exhibition)
2008 marks the 350th anniversary of the death of Oliver Cromwell on the 3rd September 1658.
When he died he was the Lord Protector, the head of a British Republic. The ceremonial proceedings after his death were closely modeled on those for King James 1st, over thirty years earlier. The exhibition will look at what did happen, and how closely Cromwell resembled a monarch after his death, and without his knowledge!

Saturday 9th August 10.30-3.00
Cromwell's doctor calls (event)
A 17th Century physician will visit the Museum to discuss the fatal last illness of Cromwell, and demonstrate the tools, skills and techniques that Cromwell's doctor would have been familiar with.

Saturday 12th July 7.00
Bewitching Walk (event)
A guided walk through Huntingdon's past with tales and legends recounted on the way. The walk will last about an hour at a gentle pace.
Please note that this is a ticketed charged event. £2.50 for adults, under 16's £1.50, family ticket £6.00 for two adults and two children.


Saturday 6th September 10.30-3.00
Casting a mask (event)
An important part of the funeral process was the creation of a death mask, from which the funeral effigy of Cromwell was made. The process of casting a mask will be demonstrated to show just how the Cromwell death mask was made.

Wednesday 12th November 7.30
Cromwell Collection Annual Lecture (event)
A new assessment of Cromwell's career and legacy will be given by Professor Peter Gaunt, the Chairman of the Cromwell Association, who will give the lecture entitled Oliver Cromwell, in and out of focus. The lecture will take place at Hinchingbrooke House. Tickets are £2.50 each, on sale from 3rd September at the Museum or the Library.

For details of the Cromwell Scrapbook Challenge for children please ask at the Museum, call 01480 375830 or look at the web site

Please note: All ages are welcome at Cromwell Museum events, but children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult