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Blue plaque, removed from The Eagle pub, commemorating Watson and Crick's announcement of the discovery of DNA structure, with '+Franklin' in graffito. Object Number: 6807.
‘+FRANKLIN: Rosalind Franklin and DNA’
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of ScienceFree School Ln, Cambridge CB2 3RH
21/09/2024
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Free
Discover the blue plaque repeatedly graffitied to acknowledge Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to the history of DNA.
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The 'Through Ice & Fire' logo of the outline of Antarctica filled with abstract brushstrokes in blue, purple and orange. The text to the right reads: "'Through Ice & Fire' Rowan Huntley exploring the science of Dr Joanne Johnson" with the Polar Museum and British Antarctic Survey listed below.
'Through Ice and Fire'
The Polar Museum
12/09/2025
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Free
Artist Rowan Huntley MA exploring the science of Dr Joanne Johnson, on display at the Polar Museum
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Made in Ancient Egypt banner
Made in Ancient Egypt
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
03/10/2025
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tickets from £14.50 / Free for members / Concessions available
From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made?  
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A piano in the Kettle's Yard house.
Kettle's Yard Chamber Music 2025-26 Subscription Ticket
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
09/10/2025
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£240 (£70 students)
Buy a subscription ticket to the 2025-26 series of Chamber Music concerts at Kettle’s Yard.
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An older lady dances with her hands outstretched in a room of others dancing.
Museum Boost
Mill Road Community Centre, 6 Hazell Street, Cambridge, CB1 2GN
10/10/2025
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
A museum dance programme for older people looking to bounce back.
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A frosty garden with trees, white, red and green shrubs with a path running through it.
Visit the Winter Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 BrooksideCambridgeCB2 1JE
01/12/2025
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.
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A curator’s desk featuring an astrolabe alongside research books, images, and supporting materials.
The Art of Deception
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
17/01/2026
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Free
Fakes and forgeries exposed in new exhibition.
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Illustrated event poster titled “Talking Plants” for Cambridge University Botanic Garden, showing stylised colourful flowers and carnivorous plants, with dates 11 February to 12 April and the text “Don’t Just Look, Stop and Chat!”
Talking Plants
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
11/02/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!
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poíēsis by Tom de Freston. 11 February - 16 May.
poíēsis: an exhibition by Tom de Freston
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
11/02/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
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.
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War craft banner showing a French silver franc, smoothed, pierced and decorated with a border on the obverse, and engraved ‘To my dear mother
War Craft
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
24/02/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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? 
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A coastal scene where a large rock is in the close-up foreground with red and white mineral patches within it. A geological hammer rests on top of the rock. Behind the rock is blue sea and sky, with a high craggy, rocky hill on the other side of the sea. Beyond this are mountains in the far distance.
From Magma to Magnets
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
02/03/2026
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Free
Discover the work of Earth scientists studying ancient magma chambers in Greenland, in this new display
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An artwork consisting of multiple coloured mesh bound together and hanging from the ceiling.
Artists for Kettle's Yard
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
14/03/2026
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Artists for Kettle’s Yard will feature artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.
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A colourful illustration including branches, leaves, flowers, pinecones and a ladybird, with binoculars and 'Easter Plant Puzzle' in the centre.
Easter Plant Puzzle
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
20/03/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
£1
Spring has arrived and the wildlife has woken up!
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A series of outdoor exhibition panels displaying nature photographs in a green park, with one person reading the displays on a sunny day.
International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
20/03/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos.
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Green and light grey DNA strand shaped like a plant stem with two leaves on a dark green background.
Science on Sundays
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
22/03/2026
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
A programme of free, informal, monthly plant science talks taking place from March to August.
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Detail of Frank Bowling's 'Yellow Map' - vividly coloured paint depicting abstract image of Africa in bright yellow background and green showing the land.
Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
27/03/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. 
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Two young girls look carefully at a rock together, with one of them holding it in the palm of her hand. They are standing by a table with a microscope on it, and other rocks
Greenland Rock Explorers
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
28/03/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Get stuck into fun, hands-on activities to investigate unusual igneous rocks from Greenland. They contain rare earth elements, important components of electric vehicles and wind turbines, and devices such as mobile phones and laptops. 
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The doctor’s secret garden: Hidden stories of healing
The doctor’s secret garden: Hidden stories of healing
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
28/03/2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join us to celebrate the resilience, wisdom and resourcefulness of these extraordinary women, and experience a hands-on journey with plants through the intersection of science, history and care.
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A clay pot with a grumpy expression and arms which form the handles. Text reads "Moving Objects: stories from behind the scenes at the museum, 28 March - 20 December 2026".
Moving Objects: stories from behind the scenes at the museum
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,Downing Street,CambridgeCB2 3DZ
28/03/2026
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Free
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.
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A group of people stands near a circular fountain in a lush garden filled with colorful flowers and greenery. Benches are scattered around the area, with large trees in the background under a clear, sunny sky.
Easter Tours and Talks
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
28/03/2026
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11:30 AM - 1:45 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Enjoy free daily tours and talks throughout the Easter holidays.
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Photo of a family in Lower Gallery of the Museum
Family Day at the Museum
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridgeCB2 3EJ
28/03/2026
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Free
Drop in for family activities as part of the Cambridge Festival
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Everything you need for time travelling graphic! A telescope, a clock, a compass, a orrery and a sputnik globe!
Weekend at the Whipple: Travellers in Time
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
28/03/2026
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11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Free
Explore different centuries in the history of science to find out how ideas have travelled through time. This event is part of the Cambridge Festival programme 2026.
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A fossil of a young plesiosaur on display at the Sedgwick Museum
Spring Trail: Prehistoric Youngsters
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
28/03/2026
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Follow our new trail to explore young prehistoric animals and plants. Discover what their fossils can tell us about how they lived.  Can you find them all to win a prize?
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A woman and three children sat at a table during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
29/03/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
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A group of people standing outside the entrance of the Fitzwilliam Museum facing a tour guide.
African Legacies in Cambridge Museums Tour
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Museum of Zoology, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Meet at The Fitzwilliam MuseumCourtyard Entrance (no stairs)Trumpington StreetCambridgeCB2 1RB
29/03/2026
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
FREE, booking required
Join a thought-provoking tour exploring African collections and histories within the University, led by Uncomfortable Cambridge. 
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Children and families drawing in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
29/03/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
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Can you make a fake graphic with a diagram of a compass from a 16th-century book, alongside a Whipple Frog!
Can you make a fake?
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
30/03/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Could you design a fake scientific instrument? Or spot one? 
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A young boy in a blue hat and beige hoody holds a magnifying glass up to a fidget toy. Other fidget and sensory toys lay on the table in front of him.
Disability Friendly Opening - Made in Ancient Egypt Exhibition
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
30/03/2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
FREE, booking required
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the Fitzwilliam Museum, exclusively aimed at children with sensory sensitivities along with their families, siblings and carers.
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An artwork consisting of multiple pieces of mesh coated in bright colours and stuck together. The artwork is hung from the ceiling.
Holiday Workshop: Sculptures and Shadow
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
01/04/2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
£15 (£5 Open House Community cardholders), booking required
Join artist Hannelore Smith in this workshop for 11 – 16 year olds and explore ideas of light, colour, space and geometry, creating your own sculpture which plays with light and shadow.
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Becoming Roman, Family Event. Wed 1 April, 2-4pm, Cast Gallery.
Cambridge Festival: Becoming Roman
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
01/04/2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Step back in time and meet the Romans!
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Easter Family Day
The Fitzwilliam Museum
01/04/2026
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Free
Take part in our Family Day: a specially curated artist-led event for families to relax and have fun together exploring our collections. Join us and artist Rachel McGivern for a day of making inspired by ideas of change and transformation spanning our artworks.  Free. Drop –in. Wednesday 1st April, 10.30am to 3.30pm across multiple galleries. Recommended for ages 2 to 10.
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A member of museum staff enthusiastically smiling next to a chalk board sign advertising her tour.
Sedgwick Museum Staff Favourites Tours
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
01/04/2026
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love 
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A small green plant with two leaves, set in a biodegradable pot filled with soil. The background is soft and blurred with green and light hues, suggesting an outdoor environment. Sunlight gently illuminates the plant, highlighting the delicate water droplets on its leaves.
Seed sowing family activity
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
02/04/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Come along to this family seed sowing event.
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A woman with blonde hair pointing at an artwork in the Kettle's Yard house.
Holiday Workshop: Senses of Colour
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
02/04/2026
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
£15 (£5 Open House Community cardholders), booking required
Join artist Hilary Moreton in this workshop for 7-11 year olds and use all your senses to explore artworks and colour differently.
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poíēsis, an evening with Tom de Freston and Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Thu 2 April, 6-7.30pm, Cast Gallery.
Cambridge Festival: poíēsis, an evening with Tom de Freston and Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
02/04/2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Join us for a very special evening with artist Tom de Freston and his wife, novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
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A young visitor in the Learning Gallery looking through a mini telescope from the handling box.
Good Friday Opening
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
03/04/2026
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Join us for our Good Friday 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.
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Illustration of cherry blossoms with scattered petals on a purple background. Text reads "Cherry Blossom SAT 4 APR".
Cherry Blossom
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04/04/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Celebrate the season of cherry blossom by creating your own stunning artwork.
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An illustration of pink flowers and buds with dark red stems on a purple background. Text reads Cherry Blossom, Sat 4 Apr
Cherry Blossom
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04/04/2026
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Celebrate the season of cherry blossom by creating your own stunning artwork.
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A woman speaking to two visitors in the Kettle's Yard house.
Guided House Tour
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
04/04/2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and Students), booking required
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
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Cartoon illustrations of subjects of the tour: Franz Nopcsa, SUE the T. rex, Jonathan Cutbill and Anna Gurney
LGBTQ+ Tours at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
08/04/2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
Join us to celebrate some of the queer histories of the Sedgwick Museum's collections and people. 
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Image of a gold, blue and red Egyptian necklace
Audio Described Tour: Made in Ancient Egypt
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington StreetCambridgeCB2 1RB
09/04/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Explore the world of Ancient Egypt at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Made in Ancient Egypt exhibition, a free event for blind and partially sighted adults.
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A colorful arrangement of paper daffodils crafted from cupcake liners and pastel paper petals on a background of pink, purple, and yellow paper. Each daffodil has a unique center in colors like orange, pink, yellow, and purple. Long green paper stems complete the floral display.
Spring paper flowers family activity
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
09/04/2026
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Come along to create a bunch of spring flowers inspired by the Garden.
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A black shelf filled with ceramic vessels.
Exhibition Tour with Tamsin Golding-Yee, Deputy Director at Sotheby's
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
09/04/2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
Join us for a tour of our current exhibition Artists for Kettle’s Yard with Tamsin Golding-Yee, Deputy Director and Specialist in Modern British & Irish Art at Sotheby’s.
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Can you make a fake graphic with a diagram of a compass from a 16th-century book, alongside a Whipple Frog!
Can you make a fake?
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH
09/04/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Could you design a fake scientific instrument? Or spot one? 
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Bridging Binaries: LGBTQ+ Tours
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
10/04/2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
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.
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Two young visitors to the museum are wearing lab goggles and holding up test tubes. They are conducting an experiment about ocean chemistry.
Earth Sciences Fair
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
11/04/2026
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
Drop in and meet our scientists from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. Get stuck into fun, hands-on activities relating to their work, and find out what it's like to research volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, meteorites and more.
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A woman and three children sat at a table during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
12/04/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
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Children and families drawing in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
12/04/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
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Objects found at the Whipple Museum - Mars Globe, Papier-mâché models of horses' teeth and Mini Marcel the Human Body model.
Whipple Highlights Tour
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
14/04/2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.
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A member of museum staff enthusiastically smiling next to a chalk board sign advertising her tour.
Sedgwick Museum Staff Favourites Tours
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
15/04/2026
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love 
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A woman with blonde hair, raising her right arm above her head.
New Music: Rosie Middleton, mezzo-soprano, and Helen Whitaker, flute
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
16/04/2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
£15 (£5 students), booking required
Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Rosie Middleton, mezzo-soprano, and Helen Whitaker, flute.
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A person wearing bright pink rain boots with green soles stands in a puddle on a wet street. Fallen leaves are scattered around, and there are reflections in the water.
Welly Walk
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
16/04/2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free with normal Garden admission
Join us for a Welly Walk around the Garden.
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Objects found at the Whipple Museum - Mars Globe, Papier-mâché models of horses' teeth and Mini Marcel the Human Body model.
Whipple Highlights Tour
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
18/04/2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.
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Two women looking at a window filled with plants in the Kettle's Yard house.
Guided House Tour
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
18/04/2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and Students), booking required
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
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The Whipple Museum, including a large telescope.
Saturday Opening
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
18/04/2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
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.
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Illustration of a cloud beneath a night sky with small star graphics.
Little Stars at the Whipple
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
21/04/2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum.
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Cartoon illustrations of subjects of the tour: Franz Nopcsa, SUE the T. rex, Jonathan Cutbill and Anna Gurney
LGBTQ+ Tours at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
22/04/2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
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A painting of a bouquet of flowers in a white vase.
Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
25/04/2026
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
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.
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A marble sculpture by Kenji Umeda on a side table in the Kettle's Yard house.
Kenji Umeda: a journey
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
25/04/2026
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
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.
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A woman and three children sat at a table during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
26/04/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
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Children and families drawing in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
26/04/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
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Objects found at the Whipple Museum - Mars Globe, Papier-mâché models of horses' teeth and Mini Marcel the Human Body model.
Whipple Highlights Tour
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
28/04/2026
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.
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A man and a woman smiling with a toddler during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Early Years Studio
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
01/05/2026
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
£6 per child/baby, booking required
Join us for a fun, creative, experience for children aged 0–4.
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Bridging Binaries: LGBTQ+ Tours
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
02/05/2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
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.
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Two women dressed in white, sat on chairs and laughing in the Kettle's Yard house.
Guided House Tour
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
02/05/2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and Students), booking required
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
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A corner in the Kettle's Yard house, with large white walls and a brick floor. There is a piano and stool.
Nash Ensemble
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
07/05/2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
£25 (£5 students), booking required
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Nash Ensemble in the Kettle’s Yard house.
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A woman and three children sat at a table during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
10/05/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
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Children and families drawing in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
10/05/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
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A man with thick brow hair looking at the camera. He is dressed all in black.
Petr Limonov, piano
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
14/05/2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
£25 (£5 students), booking required
Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a Chamber Music concert with Petr Limonov, piano.
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A corner of the Kettle's Yard house. The image is focused on a painting of flowers, hung close to the floor, beneath a window.
Guided House Tour
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
16/05/2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and Students), booking required
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house. 
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The Whipple Museum, including a large telescope.
Saturday Opening
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
16/05/2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
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.
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Bridging Binaries: LGBTQ+ Tours
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
16/05/2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
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.
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Four people standing in a room, holding string instruments, and looking in various directions.
Solem Quartet
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
21/05/2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
£25 (£5 students), booking required
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Solem Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.
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A woman and three children sat at a table during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
24/05/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
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Children and families drawing in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
24/05/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
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Two women dressed in satin dresses and two men in black suits, standing in a line and smiling.
Carducci Quartet
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
28/05/2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
£25 (£5 students), booking required
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Carducci Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.
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Bridging Binaries: LGBTQ+ Tours
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
29/05/2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
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.
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A woman dressed in black, playing a grand piano.
New Music: Clare Hammond, piano
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
04/06/2026
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
£15 (£5 students), booking required
Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Clare Hammond, piano.
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A child looking at drawings on a table in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Early Years Studio
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
05/06/2026
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
£6 per child/baby, booking required
Join us for a fun, creative, experience for children aged 0–4 with artist Kaitlin Ferguson.
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Children and families drawing in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
07/06/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.
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A woman and three children sat at a table during a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
07/06/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.
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A woman pressing a stencil into a saucer of paint in a workshop at Kettle's Yard.
Teacher CPD: Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
09/06/2026
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
£10 (£5 partner school), booking required
In this Teacher CPD, artist Amy Wormald will explore our current exhibition Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.
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Bridging Binaries: LGBTQ+ Tours
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
12/06/2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
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.
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The Whipple Museum, including a large telescope.
Saturday Opening
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
20/06/2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
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.
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Bridging Binaries: LGBTQ+ Tours
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
20/06/2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
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.
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An audience seated in the museum gallery watch and listen to a musical performance.
Music at MAA: Cambridge Takht
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,Downing Street,CambridgeCB2 3DZ
27/06/2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tickets are pay as you wish, booking required
An early evening concert in the museum's galleries featuring a vibrant and dynamic performance of Arabic music.
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A page from the Plowden songbook showing a group of four musicians playing and dancing.
A Mughal Songbook: Art, Music and Empire
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
08/09/2026
-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.  
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An enamelled vase with blue, red and white decoration. It has two elephant-shaped handles.
An Enamel Revolution: China and the World
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
20/10/2026
-
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.
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An Edward Burne-Jones watercolour depicting Theseus and Ariadne
A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
23/10/2026
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tickets from £14.50 / Free for members / Concessions available
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.
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