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Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
24/08/2024
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Free
 Join us in celebrating women Earth scientists in this display, co-curated by two Earth Sciences students. 
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.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,Downing Street,CambridgeCB2 3DZ
06/12/2024
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Free
An exciting new exhibition which explores interactions between Indigenous communities of the volcanic Pacific region and colonial institutions through historic artefacts and specially commissioned artistic responses.
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridgeCB2 3EJ
08/03/2025
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Free
Celebrate our women in science as we share their research stories throughout the Museum. 
The Polar Museum
14/03/2025
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Free
Take a closer look at the polar regions, featuring eight artists from the Friends of SPRI Artists in Residence Programme. 
The Fitzwilliam Museum
01/04/2025
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This display is free to visit and there’s no need to book
Explore our latest What’s New display, packed with a selection of supersized works which have joined our collection of prints and drawings over the last five years.
The Fitzwilliam Museum
01/04/2025
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This display is free to visit and there's no need to book
Discover the depth, detail and drama in the works of one of Europe’s most ambitious, experimental and acclaimed pioneers of print, Albrecht Dürer. Propelling the art of printmaking to new heights during the Northern Renaissance of the late 1400s, the German artist not only elevated the status of prints throughout Europe but secured his reputation as one of the very best.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
10/04/2025
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free
Enter this free-to-enter competition at the Botanic Garden in partnership with International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) 
The Fitzwilliam Museum
15/04/2025
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This display is free to visit and there's no need to book
From Italy in the 1300s to today, discover what unites artists born hundreds of years apart and explore how art of the past inspires bold new visions of what art can be.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Ln, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
13/05/2025
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Free
Discover the forerunners to our modern X-ray machines, neon lights and TV screens, and explore the stories of the craftsmen who hand-made them.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
28/05/2025
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free (normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults)
Become the newest pupil in bee school at the Botanic Garden
University Library
Cambridge University Library, West Road, CB3 9DR
20/06/2025
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9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Free
Discover a time when unusual ingredients and questionable remedies mixed with curiosity about bodily functions, creating a world of revolting recipes, stargazing and surgery in this exhibition at Cambridge University Library.
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge
24/06/2025
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10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Free
Come & have a chat with our animals, in this artificial intelligence experiment!
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridgeCB2 3EJ
11/07/2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for an expert led session of stories and play!
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
11/07/2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Free
Join us for the opening of our latest exhibition Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter.
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge
11/07/2025
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Free
Expert guided tour of the Museum, from the fin whale to the dodo, Darwin & more
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge 
12/07/2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
Join us on a tour of the Museum as our volunteer experts share their stories about gender and sex in the animal world.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
12/07/2025
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Free
This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
14/07/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
16/07/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
16/07/2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Normal Garden admission pricing, booking recommended.
The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
17/07/2025
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Free
Join Professor Filbert on our summer trail and search for some amazing plant discoveries
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth SciencesDowning StreetCambridgeCB23EQ
17/07/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Join a touch tour and object handling session for blind and partially sighted adults at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
19/07/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and students)
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
19/07/2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH
19/07/2025
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Discover our new display Physics & Glass with Curator Dr Hannah Price. 
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH
19/07/2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge
19/07/2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
Join us on a tour of the Museum as our expert guides share stories about gender & sex in the animal world. 
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
20/07/2025
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free with normal Garden admission
Listen to Dr Katharina Schiessl, Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, speak about the symbiotic root nodule in legumes
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
20/07/2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
20/07/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
21/07/2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Celebrate our exhibition opening with us
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
21/07/2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
£10
Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
21/07/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love. 
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
22/07/2025
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz
The National Horseracing Museum
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
23/07/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join this pre-bookable family-friendly creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
23/07/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
23/07/2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Normal Garden admission pricing, booking recommended.
The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Free School Ln, Cambridge CB2 3RH
23/07/2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and scientific instruments?
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass MuseumSouth Triforium, Ely CathedralElyCB7 4DL
23/07/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Join a free drop-in dragon craft session in the stunning surroundings of the Stained Glass Museum, Ely.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
24/07/2025
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Get crafty and explore the Museum from a dog's-eye view!
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey and the Farmland MuseumEly RoadWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9PQ
24/07/2025
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Crafts are included with standard admission.
Discover weekly family fun at the Farmland Museum with hands-on crafts celebrating Fenland life -from countryside creatures to mighty farm machines. 
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
25/07/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Drop in and meet Earth scientist Julian Pahl, who studies lava rocks from Hawaii to investigate volcanic eruptions.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
25/07/2025
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.
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge
27/07/2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Free
Join us on a Museum tour where our expert guides share stories about gender & sex in the animal world.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
28/07/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Great St Mary's Church
Great St Mary's, The University Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ.
28/07/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Celebrate the natural world through crafts and stories at Great St Mary’s Church. Feel inspired to take care of nature and learn more about local habitats.
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
28/07/2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Child: £17.50
Create and design your own stunning 10cm x 10cm fused glass piece with the Stained Glass Museum, Ely.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
28/07/2025
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
28/07/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
29/07/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Ely Museum
Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market St, Ely, CB7 4LS
29/07/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Child: £7
Learn the science behind kite building and build your own kite that flies at Ely Museum.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Rene Court, Coldhams Lane CB1 3EW
29/07/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop participant: £14 | Accompanying adult: £12
Become a spy and help 'crack' these secret messages at the Centre for Computing History.
The Polar Museum
30/07/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Join us at the Polar Museum for a free talk with former FoSPRI Artist in Residence Claudia Myatt.   
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Gilpin Road / Kingfisher Way, CB2 8BY
30/07/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
The Polar Museum
30/07/2025
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Join us at the Polar Museum for an artist workshop with Painting the Poles artist Claudia Myatt.  
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
30/07/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
30/07/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
30/07/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Create a unique agamograph picture with St Neots Museum.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
30/07/2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Normal Garden admission pricing, booking recommended.
The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
30/07/2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£8 (£5 Students/Open House Community card holders), booking required
Join us for art, music, talks, making and more!
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
30/07/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Meet Earth scientists Jeannie Booth and Simon Crowhurst, and investigate tiny 5000-year-old fossils under powerful microscopes. 
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BN
30/07/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £15
Make your own miniature museum in a wooden frame and fill it with wonderful miniature treasures and pictures.
The National Horseracing Museum
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
30/07/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
30/07/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Child: £6.50
Join the Stained Glass Museum for a children's printing workshop inspired by the stunning temporary exhibition by Surinder Warboys.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
30/07/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
31/07/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Step into the sandals of the young athletes from the classical past...
Ely Museum
Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS
31/07/2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Free with standard admission or annual pass
Join Ely Museum to make your own flying machine with paper, or using junk modelling, and then test it out by completing the Flying Circus Challenge! 
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BN
31/07/2025
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM, 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM, 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £2.40
Paint your own plaster fossil at Saffron Walden Museum.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey and the Farmland MuseumEly RoadWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9PQ
31/07/2025
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Crafts are included with standard admission.
Discover weekly family fun at the Farmland Museum with hands-on crafts celebrating Fenland life -from countryside creatures to mighty farm machines.  
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
31/07/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
An afternoon of puzzles, challenges, and crafting at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. 
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
01/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Normal admission fee applies
Come and help BeeBot (a bee-shaped robot!) plan a trip to the beach while learning about algorithms at the Centre for Computing History.
Ely Museum
Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS 
01/08/2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Free with standard admission or annual pass
Come and meet some amazing birds of prey live at Ely Museum with the Raptor Foundation. 
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
01/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
01/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
£5 per child
Create a unique agamograph picture with St Neots Museum.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
01/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
During this special museum tour of the Centre for Computing History, in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the seventies to the modern day. 
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
02/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free (normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults)
Transform leaves, flowers and petals into stunning nature-inspired butterflies! 
Kettle's Yard
03/08/2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.
Kettle's Yard
03/08/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
04/08/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Great St Mary's Church
Great St Mary's, The University Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ.
04/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Celebrate the natural world through crafts and stories at Great St Mary’s Church. Feel inspired to take care of nature and learn more about local habitats.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
05/08/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB
05/08/2025
-
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Play Pavilion: free family fun in August, whatever the weather.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
05/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Adult: £10 | Child: Free
Join St Neots Museum's Learning Officer on a guided family history walk.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
05/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Workshop participant: £16 | Accompanying adult: £12
Calling young music makers! Come and learn how to use Sonic Pi on the Raspberry Pi to create some amazing tunes with the Centre for Computing History.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
06/08/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Come along to this family drop in event, learn about the lavender family and make a calming card using lavender
Wisbech and Fenland Museum
Wisbech & Fenland Museum, Museum Square, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1ES
06/08/2025
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
Travel back in time and explore what life was like for the Ancient Egyptians with Wisbech & Fenland Museum.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
06/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Make a clay creature with St Neots Museum.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
06/08/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
06/08/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
06/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
We're unleashing the hounds for an ancient dog-themed extravaganza!
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
06/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Back by popular demand - join us as we celebrate the ground-breaking palaeontologist, Mary Anning. Hear about her revolutionary fossil discoveries, by 'meeting' her in person.  Observe fossil ammonite features and make your own clay ammonite to take home.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Gilpin Road / Kingfisher Way, CB2 8BY 
06/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
The Cromwell Museum
Huntingdon Market Square, Huntingdon PE29 3NR
06/08/2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
Do you have what it takes to join the New Modelled Army and fight for Parliament? Join the Cromwell Museum to find out!
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
06/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
In this short tour of the Centre of Computing History, explore the Cambridge story.
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass MuseumSouth Triforium, Ely CathedralElyCB7 4DL
06/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Join a free drop-in seaside craft session in the stunning surroundings of the Stained Glass Museum, Ely.
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
06/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
The National Horseracing Museum
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
06/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Burwell Museum and Windmill
Burwell Museum and Windmill, Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0HL 
07/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Child: £6.50
Visit Burwell Museum on Thursdays in August to create your own artworks based on objects in the Museum's collections.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
07/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
An afternoon of puzzles, challenges, and crafting at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. 
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology, The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
07/08/2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
Get your hands on a miniature printing press, create a mono print and explore the world of cyanotype with the Cambridge Museum of Technology.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
07/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop participant: £25 | Accompanying adult: £12
How steady are your nerves? Find out in this soldering workshop at the Centre for Computing History by building a game where you guide a metal loop around a wire maze without the two touching.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
08/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Make a clay creature with St Neots Museum.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
08/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission prices apply
Meet the mind behind The Centre for Computing History's biggest exhibit! James Newman, builder of the Megaprocessor, is coming to the Centre to answer questions about his remarkable creation.
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
09/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
09/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and Students)
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB23DZ
11/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Enjoy a relaxed morning exclusively aimed at children with sensory sensitivities along with their families, siblings and carers.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
11/08/2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
£10
Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
11/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them in this event from the Centre for Computing History.
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology, The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
12/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
£12.50
Can robots get creative? Find out and make your own art creating robot with the Cambridge Museum of Technology.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
12/08/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Enter the world of ancient Rome!
The Polar Museum
13/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Drop in on a summer day to chill out at the Polar Museum with family-friendly crafts and activities
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
13/08/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Gilpin Road / Kingfisher Way, CB2 8BY 
13/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
13/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Drop in and meet palaeontologists who investigate dinosaurs and the earliest animals on Earth.  
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
13/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
13/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Come along to this family drop in event and plant herb and salad seeds to take home
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
13/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
£6.50
Join the Stained Glass Museum to learn how to create your own stunning silk bookmark.
Ely Museum
Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS 
13/08/2025
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Free with standard admission or annual pass
Bring your favourite teddy bear down to Ely Museum today for games and some surprises.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
13/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Back by popular demand - tie dye with St Neots Museum!
The National Horseracing Museum
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
13/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
The Cromwell Museum
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes St, Huntingdon PE29 3PA
13/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Create your own pietra dura mosaic with Cromwell Museum.
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB101BN
13/08/2025
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM, 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM, 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £2.40
Paint your own paper eggs inspired by Saffron Walden Museum's temporary exhibition 'Wonder: 190 years of Saffron Walden Museum'.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
13/08/2025
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Normal museum admission applies
Join a talk on the Domesday Machine at the Centre for Computing History.
Burwell Museum and Windmill
Burwell Museum and Windmill, Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0HL 
14/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Child: £6.50
Visit Burwell Museum on Thursdays in August to create your own artworks based on objects in the Museum's collections.
Ely Museum
Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS 
14/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Child: £9
Apply your creative technology skills to make your very own snapping Tick Tock the Crocodile with Ely Museum.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey and the Farmland MuseumEly RoadWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9PQ
14/08/2025
-
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Crafts are included with standard admission.
Discover weekly family fun at the Farmland Museum with hands-on crafts celebrating Fenland life -from countryside creatures to mighty farm machines. 
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
14/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
An afternoon of puzzles, challenges,  and crafting at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. 
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge
14/08/2025
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Free
Family crafts & activities to celebrate World Lizard Day! 
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB101BN
14/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £10
Make your own samurai helmet and mask at Saffron Walden Museum.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
15/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
During this special museum tour of the Centre for Computing History, in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the seventies to the modern day.
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of ZoologyDowning StCambridge 
15/08/2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
Expert-led stories and play in the Museum for 2-5 year olds   
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
15/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Back by popular demand - tie dye with St Neots Museum!
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
16/08/2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH
16/08/2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
16/08/2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 
David Parr House
David Parr House, 184 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW
16/08/2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Child: £10
This session from David Parr House invites children aged 8+ to explore the outdoors through hands-on crafting using recycled and natural materials. Celebrating nature through imaginative, eco-friendly making!
David Parr House
David Parr House, 184 Gwydir Street, CB1 2LW
16/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Child: £10
This session from David Parr House invites children aged 4+ to explore flowers and nature through fun, hands-on crafting and creative play.
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
16/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
Kettle's Yard
17/08/2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.
Kettle's Yard
17/08/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB21RB
18/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Enjoy a relaxed morning exclusively aimed at children with sensory sensitivities along with their families, siblings and carers.
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
18/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Tickets per participant: £17.50
Looking for something memorable to do with your child this summer? In this unique session you and your child/children can work alongside each other to each make a beautiful fused panel.
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
18/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
19/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Adult: £10 | Child: Free
Join St Neots Museum's Learning Officer on a guided family history walk.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Gilpin Road / Kingfisher Way, CB2 8BY
20/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
20/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Workshop participant: £30 | Accompanying adult: £12
Build yourself a pocket-sized, hand-held ‘brain’ game with the Centre for Computing History.
Stained Glass Museum
The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL 
20/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Join a free drop-in craft session making a glass lantern in the stunning surroundings of the Stained Glass Museum, Ely.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
20/08/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Normal museum admission applies
We all know that Ada Lovelace is credited as the first computer programmer. But what did she write? What did it do? And how does it work? Find out at the Centre for Computing History.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
20/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Back by popular demand - tie dye with St Neots Museum!
The National Horseracing Museum
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
20/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join this pre-bookable family-friendly creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB101BN
20/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £10
Make your own large-scale model of a living ammonite with Saffron Walden Museum. Perfect for budding palaeontologists. 
The Cromwell Museum
Huntingdon Library and Archives, Princes St, Huntingdon PE29 3PA
20/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Create your own 17th century watch with Cromwell Museum.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
20/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Back by popular demand - join us as we celebrate the ground-breaking palaeontologist, Mary Anning. Hear about her revolutionary fossil discoveries, by 'meeting' her in person.  Observe fossil ammonite features and make your own clay ammonite to take home. 
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
20/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
The Polar Museum
20/08/2025
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Drop in on a summer day to chill out at the Polar Museum with family-friendly crafts and activities
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
21/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop participant: £16 | Accompanying adult: £12
With mornings so much brighter, learn how to code the micro:bit to become a light-sensitive wake-up alarm with the Centre for Computing History.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey and the Farmland MuseumEly RoadWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9PQ
21/08/2025
-
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Crafts are included with standard admission.
Discover weekly family fun at the Farmland Museum with hands-on crafts celebrating Fenland life -from countryside creatures to mighty farm machines.  
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
21/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
An afternoon of puzzles, challenges, and crafting at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. 
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
21/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
Meet the mind behind The Centre for Computing History's biggest exhibit! James Newman, builder of the Megaprocessor, is coming to the Centre to answer questions about his remarkable creation.
Burwell Museum and Windmill
Burwell Museum and Windmill, Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0HL 
21/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Child: £6.50
Visit Burwell Museum on Thursdays in August to create your own artworks based on objects in the Museum's collections.
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BN
21/08/2025
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM, 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM, 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £2.40
Make your own colourful bird mask from paper at Saffron Walden Museum.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
21/08/2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Uncover the curious cures and fascinating treatments of the ancient world
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
22/08/2025
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.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
22/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Back by popular demand - tie dye with St Neots Museum!
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
22/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them in this event from the Centre for Computing History.
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
22/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
22/08/2025
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
£7
Come for a twilight ramble through the Botanic Garden and learn about the fascinating world of bats
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
25/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
26/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Come along to this family drop in event and make a beautiful crown made of flowers and leaves from the Garden
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
27/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
27/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Re-use materials to make a rag picture with St Neots Museum.
The Polar Museum
27/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drop in on a summer day to chill out at the Polar Museum with family-friendly crafts and activities
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BN
27/08/2025
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM, 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM, 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM, 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Child: £2.40
Make your own plant stamps with funky foam and print onto paper at Saffron Walden Museum.
The National Horseracing Museum
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
27/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
The Cromwell Museum
Huntingdon Town Hall, 53 High St, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ
27/08/2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Make your own clay medal with Cromwell Museum.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
27/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Have you found a rock or fossil that you'd like identified? Drop in and meet our Museum scientists for help, and get hands-on with our amazing rocks and fossils. 
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
27/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Step into the sandals of the young athletes from the classical past...
The Polar Museum
28/08/2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
Drop in for a craft, object handling and the chance to learn all about the art of navigation. 
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey and the Farmland MuseumEly RoadWaterbeachCambridgeCB25 9PQ
28/08/2025
-
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Crafts are included with standard admission.
Discover weekly family fun at the Farmland Museum with hands-on crafts celebrating Fenland life -from countryside creatures to mighty farm machines. 
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology, The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, CB5 8LD
28/08/2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
£12.50
Build your own pneumatic monster and discover how air pressure can be used to make things move with the Cambridge Museum of Technology.
Burwell Museum and Windmill
Burwell Museum and Windmill, Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0HL 
28/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Child: £6.50
Visit Burwell Museum on Thursdays in August to create your own artworks based on objects in the Museum's collections.
Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
28/08/2025
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop participant: £50 | Accompanying adult: £12
Build your very own cube-shaped robot named Q-B at the Centre for Computing History.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
29/08/2025
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
£7
Join us at the Botanic Garden for a unique evening that pairs natural science with poetic exploration
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge, 2-3 Castle St, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
29/08/2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
What job might you have had in Cambridge 300 years ago? This summer explore the forgotten trades and crafts of the past at the Museum of Cambridge.
St Neots Museum
St Neots Museum, 8 New Street, St Neots, PE19 1AE
29/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Child: £5
Re-use materials to make a rag picture with St Neots Museum.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
06/09/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free (normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults)
Create your own spooky bats from pinecones and learn amazing bat facts along the way! 
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
10/09/2025
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
£12 (£9 Friends, £6 students and Open House Community card holders), booking required
Join us for a lecture with Dorothy Price on the artist Lubaina Himid.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
13/09/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and Students)
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
15/09/2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
£10
Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH
20/09/2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
01/10/2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
£12 (£9 Friends, £6 Students and Open House Community card holders), booking required
Join us for a panel discussion with Dr Inga Fraser, Senior Curator of the House and Collection, Juliette Bretan, writer and researcher, Patricia Gillies, Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, and Ania Ready, Polish-British photographic artist.
Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
03/10/2025
-
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
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
04/10/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free (normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults)
Create and decorate your own seed packets! 
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
10/10/2025
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
£12 (£9 Friends, £6 students/Open House Community card holders), booking required
This hands-on session takes the archive as a starting point for how artists, curators and writers can learn from, and speculate beyond history.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
11/10/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
£18 (£15.50 Friends and students)
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH
18/10/2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
19/10/2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Prices vary
Join us as we host the region’s biggest Apple Day on Sunday 19 October 2025
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
22/10/2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
£18 (£15 Friends, £10 Students and Open House Community card holders), booking required
Join us for a special event in the Kettle’s Yard house where artists Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska will be in conversation with exhibition curator Dr Amy Tobin.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
01/11/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free (normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults)
Create incredible tree trunk art! 
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH
15/11/2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
We’re open on the third Saturday of the month! 
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
15/11/2025
-
Free
The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will bring together a selection of works from the artist’s career, revealing ambitious projects that have taken place across the world.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
06/12/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free (normal Garden admission applies for accompanying adults)
Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials!