Cambridge Museum of Technology

Name: Cambridge Museum of Technology
Address: The Old Pumping Station Cheddars Lane Entrance on Riverside, Cambridge CB5 8LD England, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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The Old Pumping Station Cheddars Lane Entrance on Riverside, Cambridge CB5 8LD England

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Cambridge Museum of Technology is the home of our industrial heritage. Based in the city’s historic sewage pumping station, the Museum helps people to explore, enjoy, and learn about their industrial heritage by celebrating the achievements of local industries and the people who worked in them. The large site on the River Cam has green spaces for picnics and a fun, relaxed atmosphere for families. There are audio-visual displays, hands-on exhibits, and children’s activities, as well as traditional museum displays and historic buildings. The Victorian Pumping Station with its original machinery showcases 19th-century engineering and technology. Displays on the forgotten industries of Cambridge reveal an alternative side of the city’s history to the famous colleges. And the story is brought into the 20th Century with exhibitions on innovative local companies in our new building.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes