Can you imagine a cleaner, greener future? This June we’re handing over the Museum to artist-activist Jade Pollard-Crowe and some of Cambridge’s brightest early career researchers for an exploration of the natural world, supported by Cambridge Zero.
With hands-on activities in the Learning Gallery and lightning talks in the Upper Gallery, there’s something for everyone. Work together to create a collaborative climate map, get inspired by our collections, and share your ideas for change.
Drop-in, Learning Gallery & Upper Gallery (All ages)
Drop in to our fun, hands-on activities and new gallery trail, to discover the animals who lived in Cambridgeshire thousands and even millions of years ago. Find out what fossils can tell us about how the landscape of Cambridgeshire has changed over time, including Jurassic oceans and frozen tundra. If you find all the fossils in the trail, tell us which was your favourite and why to win a prize.
Drop in to our fun, hands-on activities and new gallery trail, to discover the animals who lived in Cambridgeshire thousands and even millions of years ago. Find out what fossils can tell us about how the landscape of Cambridgeshire has changed over time, including Jurassic oceans and frozen tundra. If you find all the fossils in the trail, tell us which was your favourite and why to win a prize.
Inspired by the adventures of the heroes and heroines of the ancient world, families can enjoy hands-on crafts and an exciting new trail. Create your own monster to battle, design heroic armour and much more - all in one legendary afternoon. Just unleash your inner hero!
DATE: Thursday 21st May
Time: 2-4.00pm Drop in anytime.
PRE-BOOKED EVENT.
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is pleased to announce an afternoon of talks, artefact handling and archaeological activities around the theme of one of our most popular sessions, Roman Britain. This event is specifically designed for home educated children aged 7 to 11. Spaces are not available on these sessions for younger or older siblings outside the 7 to 11 age range.
Come and create craft inspired by bees. Using paper, card, wool and string you can create a bee to take out into the Garden.
Drop-in to join in the fun. All ages welcome, no need to pre-book. Find us in the Garden Room at the Schools’ Garden.
Normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults.
The trail will take you on a trip around the Botanic Garden to learn everything you need to know to be a bee. Complete all the lessons, collect the teacher stamps and be awarded with a graduation prize at the end.
Drop-in runs 10am-12pm.
All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children under 5.
This month we will be based in Gallery 26 exploring Sculpture and movement focussing on pieces in our Ceramics collection.
These free events build upon our ‘Family Welcome Project’, a participatory research project with the North Cambridge Child and Family Centre.
No need to book, just drop in!
Space to park prams is available at the Courtyard Entrance.
Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
Meet in the Learning Gallery.
Create a seed ball to take home and plant.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
