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

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
26 Mar 2025
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Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
29 Mar 2025
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Drop in and meet the scientists of our Department of Earth Sciences.  Get stuck into our hands-on activities and find out what it's like to research fossils, earthquakes, tackle environmental challenges and more.

 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
29 Mar 2025
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Feed your curiosity as we bring to life the fascinating stories of science, materials and making behind the artworks and objects in our collection for a day of hands-on, imaginative and free, family-friendly activities. 

There’s no need to book, simply drop in on the day. 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
14 Apr 2025
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Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
12 May 2025
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Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
16 Jun 2025
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Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
21 Jul 2025
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Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
11 Aug 2025
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Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
15 Sep 2025
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Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

The Fitzwilliam Museum
01 Apr 2025
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Take a deep dive into the themes of the Fitzwilliam Museum's Rise Up exhibition at this series of listening salons co-facilitated by guests from London creative space Ruby Cruel. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
10 Apr 2025
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In this lunchtime lecture, join Sarah Coleman – former Articles for Change Project Curator at Wisbech & Fenland Museum – as she reveals the fascinating discoveries made whilst researching the contents of prominent British abolitionist Thomas Clarkson’s (1760-1846) travelling chest.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
17 Apr 2025
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
24 Apr 2025
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
01 May 2025
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
06 May 2025
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
15 May 2025
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
22 May 2025
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Join us after-hours at the Museum for a lively evening of art, music, conversation and engaging workshops inspired by Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
19 Apr 2025
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Join us for a hands-on zine making workshop with art-activist and creative freelancer Jade Pollard-Crowe.

Kettle's Yard
12 Apr 2025
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Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for a special guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
10 May 2025
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Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for a special guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
19 Mar 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
19 Mar 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.

Kettle's Yard
30 Apr 2025
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Join us for art, music, talks, making and more, with a chance to see our exhibition Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival out of hours.

Kettle's Yard
06 May 2025
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Join Common Threads Press for a panel discussion on craft as a source of hope and survival.

Kettle's Yard
26 Jun 2025
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Join us for a performance and in-conversation by Anne Tallentire marking the culmination of her commission for Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
14 Apr 2025
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Find out about your amazing body using objects and activities from the Whipple Museum of the history of science. 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
03 Apr 2025
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Help Flora the Fox find the lost nature words on an Easter adventure through the Botanic Garden

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
16 Apr 2025
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Find out about your amazing body using objects and activities from the Whipple Museum of the history of science. 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
19 Apr 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum!

The Fitzwilliam Museum
01 Apr 2025
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How can people from different generations be connected by artworks? Come along to our drop in celebration to find out what we've been learning, and take part in creative activities yourself. There will be music, sensory exploration, and art making. Everybody - from babies to older adults - is welcome.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
02 Apr 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
08 Apr 2025
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Join us for free family activities in the galleries on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April. 

Family Activity: Paper Fortune Teller - Join us to make your own paper fortune teller with a twist to explore the museum in a different way.


 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
19 Apr 2025
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Join us for our Saturday opening!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
02 Apr 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours, every Wednesday and selected Saturdays. 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
09 Apr 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours, every Wednesday and selected Saturdays. 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
23 Apr 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
30 Apr 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours, every Wednesday and selected Saturdays. 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
16 Apr 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours, every Wednesday and selected Saturdays. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
12 Apr 2025
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Play Make Saturday is a free monthly make and play workshop for families. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
30 Apr 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. Our morning event is for children aged 18 months - 5 years.