Dragon Machine: Draw The Power - WORKSHOP

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10:30am – 3:30pm 10:30 – 15:30

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We’ve teamed up with local artist, Jill Fordham, to create a pedal-powered, dragon-themed art installation inspired by our collection and the wonderful book, The Dragon Machine by Helen Ward.

Tickets include the workshop, and a sneak peak at our half-term Dragon Trail (and an exclusive look around our entire museum!) before we open on Wednesday!

Tickets

Please only book for the number of children attending, all accompanying adults go free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dragon Machine - Draw the Power

£7.70

We’ve teamed up with a local artist to create a pedal-powered, dragonthemed art installation. Why not join us, get creative and pedal to power your own art installation

Please only reserve tickets for each child attending, adults are free and do not need a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please use your reciept as proof of purchase.

Time:

Dragon Trail

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 10:30am 10:30

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Come along to Cambridge Museum of Technology where dragons are taking over! Explore our collections looking for 7 machine-made dragons, hidden in each room. Collect stickers and gather inspiration along the way. Have a go at designing your very own machine-made dragon, based on our fabulous technology! Suitable for ALL AGES.

Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group Meeting: Clunch - A Local Building Material

Monday, June 8, 2026 7:30pm – 8:45pm 19:30 – 20:45

Pye Building (access via upper gate) Cambridge Museum of Technology (map)

Discover industrial archaeology at this in-person meeting! Proceeds support the running of Cambridge Museum of Technology.

Guided Tour of the Pye Exhibitions

Sunday, June 14, 2026 2:00pm – 2:45pm 14:00 – 14:45

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Join a former Pye employee for a tour of the exhibition. Learn about Pye’s iconic radios and hear stories of the people behind the Company and the local sites at which they worked.

Guided Industrial-Heritage River Walk

Friday, June 19, 2026 10:30am – 12:15pm 10:30 – 12:15

Jesus Green Lock House (map)

Discover Cambridge’s industrial past: from Jesus Green Lock to Riverside

Home Ed Tech Club

Friday, June 19, 2026 12:30pm – 2:30pm 12:30 – 14:30

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Following the success of Toddle into Tech, we are are pleased to offer a dedicated ‘Tech Club’ for home educated children. Why not pop along for a self-led science and technology session (similar to our Toddles) but dedicated to the home education community? Hope we see you there!

Classic Motorcycles Day 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026 11:00am – 4:00pm 11:00 – 16:00

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Classic and vintage motorcycles from around the country will be descending upon Cambridge Museum of Technology for the day!

Toddle into Tech

Friday, June 26, 2026 10:30am – 12:30pm 10:30 – 12:30

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Join us for some Toddle into Tech fun themed around Rivers! Enjoy crafting, messy play and learn about the River Cam whilst you’re here.

Guided Heritage Walk: Cambridge North Railway Station to Museum

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:30am – 12:15pm 10:30 – 12:15

Cambridge North Railway Station (map)

Discover Cambridge’s industrial past in a guided walk from Cambridge North to Riverside.

Guided Industrial-Heritage River Walk

Friday, July 17, 2026 10:30am – 12:15pm 10:30 – 12:15

Jesus Green Lock House (map)

Discover Cambridge’s industrial past from Jesus Green to Riverside

Folk Day 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:30am – 8:30pm 10:30 – 20:30

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Our annual Folk Day is becoming a regular fixture in local folk calendar. We will be showcasing performers from the local area selected and introduced by our partners from the Cambridge Folk Club and the Black Fen Folk Club.