Artist Rowan Huntley exploring the science of Dr Joanne Johnson, on display at the Polar Museum

Fakes and forgeries exposed in new exhibition.

The term poíēsis derives from the ancient Greek word ποιεῖν — ‘to make’, ‘to create’ — referring to the act of bringing something into being that did not previously exist. For Tom de Freston, this concept operates simultaneously as artistic method and lived experience: an intuitive, imaginative force that binds grief, love and transformation.

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict, as well as our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making, even in our darkest moments? 

Discover the work of Earth scientists studying ancient magma chambers in Greenland, in this new display

A programme of free, informal, monthly plant science talks taking place from March to August.

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. 

Explore the stories behind a fascinating selection of objects cared for by the museum from the people who have worked with them over the years.

This display at Kettle’s Yard will exhibit drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

A museum dance programme for older people looking to bounce back.

We're inviting people affected by Parkinson’s to take part in a short course led by dance for health artist Filipa Pereira-Stubbs and inspired by objects, artefacts and artworks from the University of Cambridge Museums.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden is delighted to partner once again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to launch a new free-to-enter special photography competition.

Join us in Gallery 27 at the Fitzwilliam Museum for our monthly Family Friendly Drop In 10am - 12pm - a relaxed morning at the Museum for all the family. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, sensory play resources, as well as tips and ideas to help you enjoy your visit. There’s no need to book, just drop-in.

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Clare Hammond, piano.

Join Nabil Ali, an artist affiliated with Cambridge University Botanic Garden, as he introduces his new book 'Gold from Newton’s Apple Tree'. 

Join Ruth Webb of The Lost Giants, co-creators of beasts of disguise, for a magical hands-on craft session.  

Join us to celebrate some of the queer histories of the Sedgwick Museum's collections and people.

Join us for a fun, creative, experience for children aged 0–4 with artist Kaitlin Ferguson.

Join us for a day exploring the wonderful world of plants

Inspired by our current exhibition, Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today, we invite visitors to pause for a moment in the Clore Learning Studio and try your hand at painting flowers. Artist Amy Wormald will be on hand for support and guidance.

As part of the Festival of Plants come and create craft inspired by our amazing roses.

Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.

Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.

In this Teacher CPD, artist Amy Wormald will explore our current exhibition Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

Join us at Kettle’s Yard for an evening of art, talks, music and making, inspired by our exhibition Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

Join a free bespoke tour of The Fitzwilliam Museum's current War Craft exhibition for blind and partially sighted adults.

A Land Where Our Monuments Bloom brings together archival footage of LGBTQ+ pride movements from 1979 to the present alongside contemporary material, celebrating queer history, visibility, and community.

Join our resident artist, Rose Feather in Gallery 26, for fun, hands-on, sensory, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. The morning session, 10.30-11.30am, is suitable for children aged 18 months-5 years and their parents and carers.

Join our resident artist, Rose Feather in Gallery 26, for fun, hands-on, sensory, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. The afternoon session, 1-2pm, is suitable for babies aged 0-18 months and their parents and carers.

Learn about Roman Britain with our free drop-in session for home educated children aged 7 to 11. Tickets must be pre-booked.

A Land Where Our Monuments Bloom brings together archival footage of LGBTQ+ pride movements from 1979 to the present alongside contemporary material, celebrating queer history, visibility, and community.

Join us for stories and play at the Museum of Zoology

Journey through 250 years of British art at the Fitzwilliam with Dr James Finch, Senior Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love. 

Join us for an expert guided tour of the Museum of Zoology.

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for a special guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us for an in-conversation with art historian Rebecca Birrell on the theme of flower paintings and Modernism with Assistant Curator Meg Breckell.

Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum.

Enjoy a variety of hands-on creative activities

Join us for a Welly Walk around the Garden.

Join us to celebrate some of the queer histories of the Sedgwick Museum's collections and people. 

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Inspired by our current exhibition, Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today, we invite visitors to pause for a moment in the Clore Learning Studio and try your hand at painting flowers.

Join us at the Polar Museum for our newly updated Bridging Binaries tour, led by the researcher whose archival investigations have expanded the stories this tour tells.

Explore a greener future this June as artist-activist Jade Pollard-Crowe and Cambridge researchers take over the Museum. Enjoy hands-on activities, lightning talks, and a collaborative climate map for all ages.

Join us for our Saturday opening and explore a museum full of surprises — from a giant frog and papier-mâché horse teeth to Charles Darwin’s microscope, alongside sundials, towering telescopes, and pocket-sized globes that bring the story of science to life.

From queens, emperors and divine beings, to scientists, artists and global communities, explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

What are the key ingredients for successful large‑scale nature recovery?

Join our resident artist, Rose Feather in Gallery 22, for fun, hands-on, sensory, playful activities for toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. The morning session, 10:30-11:30am, is suitable for children aged 18 months - 5 years and their parents and carers.

Join our resident artist, Rose Feather in Gallery 22, for fun, hands-on, sensory, playful activities for babies and their grown-ups.

Join us after hours for our summer Late themed around our Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime display, in collaboration with Diasporas Now.

Join us for a geological chill-out after hours at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, as we celebrate Pride month.

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love. 

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

An early evening concert in the museum's galleries featuring a vibrant and dynamic performance of Arabic music.

Join a free bespoke tour of the Whipple Museum of the History of Science for blind and partially sighted adults.

Join a free bespoke tour of the Museum of Classical Archaeology for blind and partially sighted adults.

Join us for an exhibition tour with Curatorial Assistant Meg Breckell and enjoy a behind-the-scenes insight into Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

Join us for an audio described tour of our current exhibition, Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

After-hours sketching at the Whipple Museum, Cambridge. 

Join us for an exhibition tour with Assistant Curator Naomi Polonsky and enjoy a behind-the-scenes insight into Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.  

Go behind-the-scenes at the museum and discover the new stories research has uncovered about objects that once belonged to people who have lived in the Cambridge region since the end of the last Ice Age.

Join the Museum's Senior Curator of World Archaeology to discover the artistry and ingenuity of ancient Peru through a selection of Pre-Columbian textiles.

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.