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Introduction
Based in the original sewage pumping station for Cambridge, the Museum of Technology exists to preserve and exhibit material that is relevant to the Cambridge area, either by its use or its invention. Our collections include:
  • The pumping station's original equipment and other engines.
  • A number of products manufactured by W.G. Pye of Cambridge.
  • Letterpress-printing equipment ranging from early hand operated presses to power machinery.
  • Instruments from Cambridge Instrument Company.
  • Information and artefacts from local industries.
Find out more
  • Start the tour here Virtual Tour
    Take a brief virtual tour around the museum to learn about the development of the pumping station and find out more about what there is to see at the musem.see more...
  • Artist in residence Artist in residence
    Supported by Awards for All, Kay Goodridge has started her residency at the Museum and will be there until November this year. During the summer months she will be updating her blog and organising artist's days, school workshops and will be making a darkroom in one of the buildings. Watch this space for updates, and please contact Kay if you would like to arrange to meet her and come and make some art at the Museum during here residency.see more...
  • Horace Darwin Cambridge Instrument Company
    Discover how a company founded by Horace Darwin fueled the advance of the scientific instrument industry read more...
  • Volunteer at work Support us
    Find out how you can help the progress of The Cambridge Museum of Technology by becoming a member or even a volunteer. read more...

Upcoming events
For more information on the events listed below and all our other events, please see our Events & Admission Prices page:
  • Garden Railway Show - 24th and 25th May
  • Spring Holiday Steaming - 25th and 26th May
  • Motor Cycles Day - 29th June
  • Steam Toys Show - 24th August
  • August Bank Holiday Steaming - 24th and 25th August