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
05 Sep 2025
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Join a free Touch Tour at the Museum of Zoology for blind and partially sighted visitors, exploring the fascinating stories of extinct species.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
16 Sep 2025
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This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 Sep 2025
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This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
11 Sep 2025
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Join a free Touch Tour of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences for blind and partially sighted visitors and get hands on with marvellous minerals.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
18 Sep 2025
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Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and scientific instruments?

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
20 Aug 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
27 Aug 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
03 Sep 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
10 Sep 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
17 Sep 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
20 Sep 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
24 Sep 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
01 Oct 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
03 Oct 2025
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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?  

The Fitzwilliam Museum
19 Aug 2025

Explore the creative and technical art of Nigerian leatherwork in the Fitzwilliam Museum's fascinating new display.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
19 Sep 2025
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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.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04 Sep 2025
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Head out on an Adventure at the Botanic Garden.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
28 Nov 2025
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Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04 Aug 2025
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There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

Kettle's Yard
09 Oct 2025

Buy a subscription ticket to the 2025-26 series of Chamber Music concerts at Kettle’s Yard.

Kettle's Yard
09 Oct 2025
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Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for the first Chamber Music concert of the 25/26 series, with the Brodsky Quartet.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
20 Sep 2025
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 Join us for our special September Saturday opening, celebrating the history of our 1618 building with talks, behind-the-scenes tours, family activities, and more.

Kettle's Yard
16 Oct 2025
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert. This week we will be welcoming soprano singer Sylvia Schwartz with pianist Simon Lepper.

Kettle's Yard
23 Oct 2025
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Charles Owen, piano in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
30 Oct 2025
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week we will be welcoming the return of Quartetto Noûs.

Kettle's Yard
27 Nov 2025
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Doric String Quartet for the Jim and Helen Ede concert.

Kettle's Yard
04 Dec 2025
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Cordelia Williams, piano in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
18 Sep 2025
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Join Megan Breckell Curatorial Assistant, for an introduction to the current exhibition Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
03 Sep 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
13 Sep 2025
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Play Make Saturday is a free monthly make and play workshop for families.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
24 Sep 2025
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We are delighted to welcome Kaitlin Ferguson to run our Early Years sessions. Join us in the galleries for fun, hands-on, sensory, playful activities for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. The morning session 10:30 - 11:30am is suitable for children aged 18 months - 5 years and their parents and carers.

The Polar Museum
12 Sep 2025

Artist Rowan Huntley MA exploring the science of Dr Joanne Johnson, on display at the Polar Museum

The Polar Museum
12 Sep 2025
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Drop in to the Polar Museum to meet Rowan Huntley, the artist behind 'Through Ice and Fire'

The Polar Museum
17 Sep 2025
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Drop in to find out what's cool according to us!
 

The Polar Museum
14 Oct 2025
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Drop in to find out what's cool according to us!

10 Oct 2025
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A museum dance programme for older people looking to bounce back.

29 Oct 2025
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Join our programme of monthly sessions for people with dementia and their companions, in partnership with Dementia Compass.

Kettle's Yard
13 Nov 2025
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Join us for a talk about sustainability, care, and art galleries at Kettle’s Yard.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04 Oct 2025
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Do you want to know more about the fantastic world of fungi?

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
29 Oct 2025
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Be inspired by nature and create beautiful works of art