Experience a day of science and problem solving with the University of Cambridge Museums. Hone your scientific skills and get a taste of hands-on exploration at this day-long event.
Enjoy sessions with the Whipple Museum of the History of Science, the Sedgwick Museum and the Museum of Zoology before a final forensic investigation at Botanic Gardens.
We're back for another year at Cambridge Live's most popular outdoor event, the Big Weekend. Join us in the Museum tents for hands-on family fun.
As well as a huge number of craft activities to keep little hands busy, we're also hosting the Fitzwilliam Museum's Pop-up Egyptian Coffins Project. Meet real researchers (including Egyptologists and conservators), see real museum objects, hold craft replicas and find out how the coffins are made using the skills of ancient Egyptians from thousands of years ago.
Explore the Polar Museum with your little ones when it is closed to the public. Enjoy sensory play, crafts and books to read.
Please note: The Museum regrets that older siblings cannot be accommodated at this event.
Ages 4 and under
Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play. Handle real feathers, listen to bird song and find the beautiful birds on display in the Museum.
Suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Two sessions available: Friday 13 May at 10.30am - 11.15am and Friday 13 May 11.30am - 12.15pm
Drop-in to discover an amazing new book by Mark Wells and the adventures it contains. Hear Mark give a short talk about his work at 12pm, and enjoy fun activities throughout the day.
Listen to a special adaptation of Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' with local storyteller Marion Leeper.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
This year we are bringing our free studio workshops to the Big Weekend! Find us in the University of Cambridge Museums marquee on Parker’s Piece and get creative with an artist.
Activities are suitable for all ages, with no experience required.
Free, come along anytime between 12 – 4pm.
About Big Weekend
One of the city’s best-loved free outdoor events, organised by Cambridge City Council, Big Weekend welcomes thousands of people of all ages across the three days.
Work with our team of artists and volunteers in this hands-on afterschool art club. Discover new works of art each week and try out a range of materials and techniques before creating a collaborative display for the final session.
This is an 8 week course starting on 26 September 2019.
£75 (£60 concessions) for 8 weeks (breaks for summer half term), booking required
Please note, parents and carers are required to drop off and collect their children for each session – but don’t worry, the café is open until 5pm!
Booking required.
Artist led workshops for families.
Join us in our new Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops all day. Respond to the displays and exhibitions to make your own artworks. Get creative with artists and our education volunteers for as long as you like between 12 and 4pm.
This workshop is free and for families with children of all ages. Activities are for all but most suitable for children between 3 and 11 years.
No previous art experience is necessary just drop in and have fun!
Artist led workshops for families.
Join us in our new Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops all day. Respond to the displays and exhibitions to make your own artworks. Get creative with artists and our education volunteers for as long as you like between 12 and 4pm.
This workshop is free and for families with children of all ages. Activities are for all but most suitable for children between 3 and 11 years.
No previous art experience is necessary just drop in and have fun!
