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

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 May 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
21 Jun 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
19 Jul 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
16 Aug 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
20 Sep 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
18 Oct 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
15 Nov 2025
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We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!
 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
13 May 2025

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
06 Aug 2025
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Come along to this family drop in event, learn about the lavender family and make a calming card using lavender

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
10 Apr 2025
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Enter this free-to-enter competition at the Botanic Garden in partnership with International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) 

The Polar Museum
20 May 2025
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Join us at the Polar Museum for a free talk from Mark Hehlen, PhD Candidate in Polar Studies

 

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
29 May 2025
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Enjoy a relaxed morning exclusively aimed at children with sensory sensitivities along with their families, siblings and carers.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
13 Aug 2025
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Come along to this family drop in event and plant herb and salad seeds to take home

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
26 Aug 2025
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Come along to this family drop in event and make a beautiful crown made of flowers and leaves from the Garden

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
22 Aug 2025
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Come for a twilight ramble through the Botanic Garden and learn about the fascinating world of bats

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
29 Aug 2025
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Join us at the Botanic Garden for a unique evening that pairs natural science with poetic exploration

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 May 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
21 Jun 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
21 May 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
28 May 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
04 Jun 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
11 Jun 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
18 Jun 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
25 Jun 2025
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
17 Jul 2025
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Join Professor Filbert on our summer trail and search for some amazing plant discoveries

The Fitzwilliam Museum
12 Jun 2025
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Join arts and culture correspondent for the Guardian and author, Lanre Bakare as he discusses his new book ‘We Were Here’ with bestselling author and cultural powerhouse Emma Dabiri. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
19 Jun 2025
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Botanical Art through the centuries

 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
26 Jun 2025
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Join celebrated writer Philip Hoare as he discusses his new book in conversation with critically acclaimed writer Olivia Laing. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
06 Jun 2025
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Join us for an afternoon of art, live music and performances inspired by Italy's most iconic island city, Venice – past, present and future. From its historic heyday, through the threats of climate change and global politics, to a more hopeful future.

Kettle's Yard
25 May 2025
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Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families. Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.

Kettle's Yard
25 May 2025
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Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Kettle's Yard
08 Jun 2025
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Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Kettle's Yard
08 Jun 2025
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Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Kettle's Yard
22 Jun 2025
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Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Kettle's Yard
22 Jun 2025
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Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Kettle's Yard
06 Jul 2025
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Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Kettle's Yard
06 Jul 2025
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Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Kettle's Yard
20 Jul 2025
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Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Kettle's Yard
20 Jul 2025
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Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

University Library
19 Jun 2025
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Join Cambridge University Library after hours for an exciting evening of activities, talks and games themed around its current exhibition, 'Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World'.