Summer with the Museums

The circus is coming to town. Join us for circus themed activities and performances inspired by circus strongman and Victorian adventurer The Great Belzoni.

Roll up, roll up! See Gossamer Thread Circus delight, amuse and amaze. Featuring the girl who can dance in the air, the world's bendiest man, the amazing Circus in a Suitcase and more.

From pre-historic themed crafts and ancient archaeology, to pirate adventures on the high seas and nature-based fun, scroll down to choose from over 140 low-cost or FREE family events.

Become a prehistoric plant hunter with this exciting new trail

Follow the ancient Egyptian story of Mandjet, the Boat of Millions of Years, a magical story to make sense of day and night.

Twenty mice have escaped from Larratts Mill and are hiding in the museum. Can you follow the trail and find them all?

Uncover the hidden stories of the Garden on this new trail for summer 2021

Some cows have had a moo-vellous morning at the Fitz. But, they have become separated and need to return to their field before the farmer gets worried. Can you find and tick off these cows from around The Moo-seum?

Download or print off this activity. Or pick up a copy from our Museum Reception. 

Go on safari in Cambridge’s green spaces to discover the plants and animals that live in these city centre wildlife havens.

If you want to have a go recording butterfly behaviours for yourself why not take part in our Zoology Live Butterfly Challenge.

This year for Zoology Live, we are challenging you to take part in a Protest Plastics challenge. There's a few ways to get involved, from creating a Protest Plastics sculpture to pledging to swap a plastic item.

Join us for our Cowpats about Cambridge summer challenge and discover what creatures live inside a pile of dung.

Follow the archaeological trail and try your hand at some archaeological arts and crafts.

Can you spot our colourful dinosaurs hidden around the museum?

Enjoy a range of summer activities and outdoor fun at the National Horseracing Museum

Drop-in to the Museum for special holiday trails and crafts. 

This year, Family Art Week is themed around the senses, inspired by our temporary exhibitions: The Human Touch and Scent from Nature. We will have free art activities on the lawn between Tues 27th July and Friday 30 July. 

The event is unfortunately SOLD OUT, however, we have online activities through our website here.

Follow the story of Fenland Farming from past to present with a special trail and activities.

Visit the Museum every Thursday to create your own artworks based on objects in the museum's collections

Complete a gallery trail each week to earn stickers for your summer sticker book, plus drop-in to the Museum for themed crafts each Friday.

Make your very own spell bottle and learn about the history of witches and witchcraft in the fens.

Pick up an activity guide and explore the folklore at the Museum of Cambridge through fun games and challenges.

Join us at the Polar Museum for our family friendly opening days during the summer holidays. These days are bookable specifically for children and their carers.

Visit the Farmland Museum for traditional games and a teddy bear's picnic. 

Craft at home and wear to the museum!

Learn all about medieval crafts and weaponry - and maybe watch a battle or two!

Visit the Museum for a special Tudor trail and related art and craft activities. 

Learn about 1940s life with special displays, trails and activities.

Journey into the past with our free insect time machine trail. Search for the insects that lived in Cambridgeshire 200 years ago and see what has changed today.

Go on safari in Cambridge’s green spaces to discover the plants and animals that live in these city centre wildlife havens.

Pick up this self-led trail and go on an adventure around the Botanic Garden to learn all about being a bee.

This summer find the Museum of Cambridge's 'Museum on a bike' in various places around Cambridge.

Discover some amazing stories of the women from ancient Greek and Roman myths in this family museum trail.

Get ready for a jam-packed programme of family events. Summer with the Museums 2022 is go! 

Take another look at Cambridge this summer with a free family trail at the Museum of Cambridge.

Our Place in Space is a playful experiment that asks: What is the difference between 'US' and 'THEM'? What happens to your perspective when you look back at earth from space? Centred around an epic scale model of the solar system designed by Oliver Jeffers, Our Place in Space combines a three-dimensional sculpture trail, interactive AR app and exciting learning and events programmes.

Discover how watercolour pens can be used to create some amazing effects.