# Cambridge Museum of Technology — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step inside a restored Victorian pumping station to discover industrial heritage through vintage machinery, from working steam engines to historic printing equipment that shaped the region's past. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cambridge-museum-of-technology (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Cambridge Museum of Technology The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13375427397324782353&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cambridge Museum of Technology](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112614156222895012343) **In short:** Cambridge Museum of Technology is a museum in Cambridge, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 340 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cambridge Museum of Technology Step inside a restored Victorian pumping station to discover industrial heritage through vintage machinery, from working steam engines to historic printing equipment that shaped the region's past. ## What's nearby - Kerb Kollective next door - Tesco Superstore 150m away - City Church Cambridge 200m away - Stourbridge Playground 300m away - St Andrew's Hall 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Sarah Barker](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113808071023664592207/reviews) ★★★★★ This is a great hidden gem of a museum. The engines are well restored and we're sad we missed one of their steaming days. The pumping models include pipes, different sorts of valves and even half a centrifugal pump to show the inner workings. There are lots of handmade working models to explain the concepts involved steam engines and the sewage works that once serviced Cambridge. The working printing presses and very knowledgeable volunteers were also a highlight. So glad we stopped here for a morning. · via Google [stuart cox](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101357160821058112199/reviews) ★★★★★ Volunteer Merlyn gave a very warm welcome and excellent overview of the history of the building and area and lots of detail about the items in the museum. · via Google [shaunak samvatsar](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/105034184705347604724/reviews) ★★★★★ A small museum with knocked open boilers. I saw an open Babcock and Wilcox boiler for the first time in my life. The best part is all exhibits you could touch and move and enjoy. Kids were particularly happy with all this interaction. In the adjoining Pym building there was a lecture going on and so we could not see as much. Kids saw pagers and were asking what they were. Hah! 3 hours is enough time to dedicate here. Park at the Tesco nearby. · via Google [Now Unknown](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104616779035079604874/reviews) ★★★★★ Really wondering what on earth is going on here. I was at the Museum for coffee this morning, and arrived to find a chainsaw massacre of the copse of trees that provide shade and a sense of being somewhere when sat in the lower yard. The trees were all healthy as far as I can see. What idiocy at a time when we need trees to help cool us. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47d870f54ca44919:0xb99f105a10923b11!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum features impressive historical machinery, including steam and gas pumps, and offers interactive exhibits like typewriters and a telephone exchange. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, and the reasonable entrance fee. Some reviews mention there can be not much to explore. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Entrance on Riverside. The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8LD [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.2127339%2C0.1429013) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (340 reviews) **Prices from** £5 **Suitable for** Ages 0-12 **Setting** Indoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Cambridge [More attractions in Cambridge](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions) ★ 4.4 (340 reviews) From £5 [Book tickets — from £5.40](https://www.awin1.com/pclick.php?p=39211275301&a=35498&m=86769) on Lovetovisit — affiliate link [Visit official website](https://www.museumoftechnology.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01223 368650](tel:01223368650) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cambridge **Postcode** CB5 8LD **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9F42647V+35 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x47d870f54ca44919:0xb99f105a10923b11!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d870f54ca44919:0xb99f105a10923b11!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x47d870f54ca44919:0xb99f105a10923b11!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cambridge Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Cambridge Museum of Technology is best for ages 0-12. ### Is Cambridge Museum of Technology wheelchair accessible? Cambridge Museum of Technology has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### How do I contact Cambridge Museum of Technology? 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