The Cavendish Laboratory and the Birth of the Atomic Age
Explore the stories behind our new exhibition in a guided tour with Curator Dr Hannah Price. Please meet at the museum's front desk.
Free, drop-in.
Can you hear the aurora borealis? A historical investigation of an enigmatic atmospheric sound.
Experience the Garden’s Glasshouse Range after dark with Orchid Lates, our adult-only ‘lates’ event where you can immerse yourself in the beautiful world of orchids. During the event you can discover all about these extraordinary plants, get expert advice on growing orchids at home, join an orchid spotting hunt, test your knowledge with our orchid quiz and even get an orchid-themed face paint if you would like to!
Batik is a technique that uses wax and dye to create a pattern on cloth or paper. Discover the technique and process and explore mark-making, patterns and textures which can be achieved on papers and fabrics.
During this workshop you will:
Recent sightings of the Northern Lights have captivated artists and photographers alike, just as they once captivated Sophus Tromholt. In light of our new temporary exhibition, the Polar Museum is offering a chance to create your own interpretation of the Auroras, no experience necessary. Come and paint the auroras using watercolours in a relaxed, welcoming environment – perhaps you will be inspired to make festive cards for friends and family or an art piece for your home!
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Time-travel with us to the past Christmas celebrations of the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge. We'll explore beautiful festive cards from Europe, a student party at the Dorothy Café (now a Cambridge bookshop) and hear how Christmas Day was spent by one graduate on Signy Island.
This is a FREE online event, please book your place.
Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition is Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. Drawing on southern African culture, Christian iconography, traditional European painting and African printmaking, this exhibition will show artworks informed by the artist’s own dreams and the spiritual traditions she grew up with as a child.
