Discover the blue plaque repeatedly graffitied to acknowledge Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to the history of DNA.

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

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?  

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

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

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

The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will bring together a selection of works from the artist’s career, revealing ambitious projects that have taken place across the world.

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

Stroll around the Garden following our Snowdrop Trail and discover snowdrop facts along the way.

Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones..

Enjoy a free-of-charge Garden tour with one of our expert guides.

Fakes and forgeries exposed in new exhibition.

We're inviting people affected by Parkinson’s to take part in a short course led by dance for health artist Filipa Pereira-Stubbs and inspired by objects, artefacts and artworks from the University of Cambridge Museums.

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

The term poíēsis derives from the ancient Greek word ποιεῖν — ‘to make’, ‘to create’ — referring to the act of bringing something into being that did not previously exist. For Tom de Freston, this concept operates simultaneously as artistic method and lived experience: an intuitive, imaginative force that binds grief, love and transformation.

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict, as well as our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making, even in our darkest moments? 

Join us to celebrate some of the queer histories of the Sedgwick Museum's collections and people.

Join us for this one-day course exploring the science of plants dyes, inks, and paints, drawing on traditional techniques and recipes.

Join Exhibition Curator Guy Haywood for an introduction to the current exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet.

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with newcomers to Kettle’s Yard, Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Ryan Corbett.

Join printmaker and illustrator Zoe Ansari for an introduction to linocut printing, drawing inspiration from the Garden.

Second part in a monthly series examining the interplay of textiles, fashion, culture, and garden design

If museum objects could talk, what questions would you ask them? Join this interactive session at the Polar Museum to test out new technologies and reflect on the implications of AI.

Join Glasshouse Senior Horticulturist Kathryn Bray to learn the secrets of creating an indoor oasis where your houseplants will flourish.

Discover the work of Earth scientists studying ancient magma chambers in Greenland, in this new display

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.

Join specialists from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s Ancient Egyptian Coffins Project for a panel discussion on the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of these extraordinary objects.

Join outstanding student musicians selected for the prestigious Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music Scheme (IAS) for an evening of chamber music in the Kettle’s Yard house.

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.

Come along and print some lovely patterns with a variety of fruit and veggies.

Join us on a Museum tour where our expert guides share stories about gender & sex in the animal world.

Join a free bespoke tour of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden for blind and partially sighted adults.

Calling all 2-5 year olds! Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play. 

Join us for a FREE expert-led guided tour. 

Join one of our expert volunteers on this fascinating tour - telling stories that Museums don't usually tell...

Join us for a Welly Walk around the Garden.

Join us for our fourth Little Stars session – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum.

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Riot Ensemble.

Join us at the Fitzwilliam in Gallery 1 to enjoy live performances by some of the best young musicians studying at the University of Cambridge.

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.

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos.

Join us on Saturday 21 March for five inspiring talks in one day. Speakers from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science will share fascinating insights as part of the Cambridge Festival 2026. 

Join us for our Saturday opening and explore a museum full of surprises — from a giant frog and papier-mâché horse teeth to Charles Darwin’s microscope, alongside sundials, towering telescopes, and pocket-sized globes that bring the story of science to life.

Join one of our expert volunteers on this fascinating tour - telling stories that Museums don't usually tell...

A programme of free, informal, monthly plant science talks taking place from March to August.

For one night only the Museum of Zoology stays open late for board game fans to play their favourite games in the company of our famous specimens. 

Poetry and spoken word come to the Museum, inspired by the amazing objects in our armoury collection. 

Join us for a celebratory late opening marking the exhibition launch of The Auzoux Project at the Whipple Museum. Plus, expect a Whipple Scribble special sketching session, drawing from an eclectic mix of Auzoux teaching models brought out from the Whipple’s stores for one night only! This event is part of the Cambridge Festival programme 2026.

The Museum of Classical Archaeology is home to more than 450 plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. But why do we have a collection of copies or 'fakes'?

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. 

Explore different centuries in the history of science to find out how ideas have travelled through time. This event is part of the Cambridge Festival programme 2026.

Drop in for family activities as part of the Cambridge Festival

Join us to celebrate the resilience, wisdom and resourcefulness of these extraordinary women, and experience a hands-on journey with plants through the intersection of science, history and care.

Step back in time and meet the Romans!

Join us for a very special evening with artist Tom de Freston and his wife, novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave.

Join us for our Good Friday opening and explore a museum full of surprises — from a giant frog and papier-mâché horse teeth to Charles Darwin’s microscope, alongside sundials, towering telescopes, and pocket-sized globes that bring the story of science to life.

Celebrate the season of cherry blossom by creating your own stunning artwork.

Explore the world of Ancient Egypt at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Made in Ancient Egypt exhibition, a free event for blind and partially sighted adults.

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Rosie Middleton, mezzo-soprano, and Kathryn Williams, flute.

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Nash Ensemble in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a Chamber Music concert with Petr Limonov, piano.

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Solem Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Carducci Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Clare Hammond, piano.

An early evening concert in the museum's galleries featuring a vibrant and dynamic performance of Arabic music.

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.  

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.