Arts Pioneers is a monthly art club based at the Fitzwilliam Museum for young people aged 11-19 of mixed abilities. We offer a friendly, supportive and flexible environment to enable young people to work with professional artists and develop their art skills and express their creativity. Assisted by support workers and museum educators, the group explore the over half a million art works and objects, participating in lots of different fun art activities.  

Members of the group work towards an Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification that supports young people to develop their creative practice and leadership skills. More information about Arts Award

If your child is interested in attending please contact your Social Worker or Disabled Children’s Early Help Co-ordinator, to see whether you can use your personalised budget to join the group. More information about short breaks funding. If you are not in receipt of funding, there is a self-referral form.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the group please speak to Marie mfk25@cam.ac.uk or 01223 332898/ 07707282822. We offer free taster sessions which Marie can organise for you. 

 

What's On

Museum of Zoology
14 Mar 2025
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Join us for an expert guided tour of the Museum of Zoology

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
14 Dec 2024
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Time to dig into the Christmas spirit and discover a magical wonderland of fossils, rock and meteorite minerals under the microscope.

 

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
10 Dec 2024
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Join us online as the Museum’s archivist delves into the archive to seek out some festive treasures.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
21 Dec 2024

Artist Rose Feather has created a playful design for you to use as you sketch, doodle, and interpret the exhibits in your own unique way!

This free, printed activity is available to collect from the Founder's and Courtyard Entrances between 21st December and 5th January.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
04 Dec 2024
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Join us for 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.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
02 Dec 2024
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Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

 

 

 

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
09 Dec 2024
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Come and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
16 Dec 2024
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Come and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.
 

The Polar Museum
13 Dec 2024
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In light of our newest temporary exhibition, Under the Rays of the Aurora Borealis: Sophus Tromholt Refound, join us for a relaxed, social art session to create your own interpretation of the Northern Lights using watercolours.  

Kettle's Yard
25 Jan 2025
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Inspired by the Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa exhibition and Portia’s use of batik in her artwork, join artist Sandra Scott for this batik workshop for adults.

Kettle's Yard
15 Dec 2024
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Join artist Ian Brownlie in our workshop for families.

Kettle's Yard
15 Dec 2024
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Join us for our family workshop with artist Ian Brownlie, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
06 Dec 2024

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
10 Jan 2025
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Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for an expert led session with stories and play. 

Museum of Zoology
14 Feb 2025
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Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for an expert led session with stories and play. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
21 Feb 2025

Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition.

Museum of Zoology
14 Mar 2025
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Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for an expert led session with stories and play. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
08 Jan 2025
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Join us for 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.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
22 Jan 2025
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Join artist Sally Todd who will lead fun, hands-on, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. This relaxed and social session takes place around the Museum.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
22 Jan 2025
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Join artist Sally Todd who will lead fun, hands-on, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. This relaxed and social session takes place around the Museum.

Museum of Cambridge
19 Feb 2025
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Light up the past at the Museum of Cambridge for this late night opening with special Magic Lantern displays! Make your own lantern at this drop-in craft session.

Cambridge Science Centre
15 Feb 2025
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Visit Cambridge Science Centre this half term to find out all about space with a brand new show and lab activities, a space treasure hunt and more!

Museum of Classical Archaeology
28 Jan 2025

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

The Polar Museum
22 Jan 2025
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Inspired by our current temporary exhibition, the Polar Museum is pleased to host Dr Fiona Amery for our next Tea & Talk.

Cambridge Museum of Technology
20 Feb 2025
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Come and experience what the Cambridge Museum of Technology has to offer in terms of all things electrical.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
01 Feb 2025
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Explore the wonderful world of winter plants! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
01 Mar 2025
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Take a closer look at the tiny world of pollen through a microscope! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
05 Apr 2025
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Get to know the superstars of the plant world—succulents! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
03 May 2025
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Buzz into the world of bees! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
07 Jun 2025
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Turn kitchen scraps into living plants! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
05 Jul 2025
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Explore the fresh and fabulous mint family! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
02 Aug 2025
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Transform leaves, flowers and petals into stunning nature-inspired butterflies! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
06 Sep 2025
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Create your own spooky bats from pinecones and learn amazing bat facts along the way! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04 Oct 2025
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Create and decorate your own seed packets! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
01 Nov 2025
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Create incredible tree trunk art! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
06 Dec 2025
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Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
02 Jan 2025
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Stroll around the Garden following our Snowdrop Trail and discover snowdrop facts along the way.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
14 Jun 2025
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Join us for a day exploring the wonderful world of plants!

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
08 Jan 2025
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Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
21 Mar 2025
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Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos