A Sightseeing Journey Through Cambridge

At Monkey Puzzle Grange Road Day Nursery, we love bringing history to life through exciting community trips. To celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2026, our magnificent young explorers set off on a museum adventure to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The learning started well before we arrived, with the children taking in the rich local architecture along the way. Passing a grand set of iron gates, one  of  the children remarked, “Look at those iron gates, that looks like where the king lives, he didn’t make the gates, the masons did!” Moments later, another child spotted a hidden fairy door, eagerly pointing out her spectacular finding to her friends.

Once inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, the children demonstrated incredible awe and wonder as they soaked up the unique atmosphere. Hands-on extra-curricular activities like museum visits give early years children a vivid connection to culture and history, Fuelling their critical thinking and visual literacy skills

The highlight of the morning was undoubtedly the exhibit featuring the Cambridge Goddess with 10 arms. The striking figure sparked incredible curiosity and became the main talking point of our entire trip. Group discussions about unique artifacts like this promote early years communication, creative expression, and social interaction, helping children build confidence as they share their own ideas.

Outings like this support a wide range of areas of development while making learning enjoyable and engaging. As the children observed their surroundings on the journey, they were strengthening their observation skills, critical thinking, and understanding of the world by recognising craftsmanship and spotting hidden details like the fairy door. Inside the museum, engaging with unique historical artifacts expanded their vocabulary and descriptive language as they discussed the ten-armed Cambridge Goddess. Trips like this encourage children to become curious, confident learners while helping them build a meaningful connection with history, art, and their local community.

Would you like to see how our early years childcare and community trips inspire young minds at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road? Book a personal tour to explore our nursery, meet our experienced team and discover how we create engaging learning experiences both indoors and out. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.

Call us on 01223 641041 or enquire at enquiries@monkeypuzzlecambridge.co.uk to arrange your tour.