Join us in celebrating women Earth scientists in this display, co-curated by two Earth Sciences students. 

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

An exciting new exhibition which explores interactions between Indigenous communities of the volcanic Pacific region and colonial institutions through historic artefacts and specially commissioned artistic responses.

Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition.

Celebrate our women in science as we share their research stories throughout the Museum. 

Take a closer look at the polar regions, featuring eight artists from the Friends of SPRI Artists in Residence Programme. 

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis. Rather than representing specific political events, or taking singular positions, each artist in this exhibition explores broader conditions of domination and conflict, as well as horizons for survival.

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

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.

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.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Become the newest pupil in bee school at the Botanic Garden

Enjoy a relaxed morning exclusively aimed at children with sensory sensitivities along with their families, siblings and carers.

An afternoon of crafts and ancient animal antics at the Museum of Classical Archaeology

Join us for a performance by Joseph Havlat, piano, and Deni Teo, cello, in the Kettle’s Yard house as part of this year’s New Music Concert Series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney.

Drop in for a craft, object handling and the chance to learn all about the art of navigation. 

Drop into our hands-on activities and travel back in time to explore the Earth's extraordinary early animals.  

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

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 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.

Turn kitchen scraps into living plants! 

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

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 Cambridge collections.

Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

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. 

Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for an expert-led session of stories and play. 

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.

Join us for a day exploring the wonderful world of plants!

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

What is 'afro-normalism' and what can it tell us about Black ways of knowing, being and belonging?Join Black feminist historian Dr Jade Bentil in conversation with contemporary artist and researcher Jacob V Joyce as they discuss this emerging term and its connections to colonialism, gender, representation and time. Together with Dr S. M. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor of Gender Rights and Human Rights at the LSE, they share their insights and expertise to explore our understanding of afro-normalism throughout history to today and beyond.(Image by Lewis Ronald)

Play Make Saturday is a free monthly make and play workshop for families.

Listen to Dr Neha Bhatia, Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, speak about her work

Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Join us LIVE online as we discover all things insect related!  

Botanical Art through the centuries 

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'.

Zoology Live! INSECTOPIA - our biggest Family Day of the year! 

We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

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

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love. 

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Join celebrated writer Philip Hoare as he discusses his new book in conversation with critically acclaimed writer Olivia Laing. 

Join us for a performance and in-conversation by Anne Tallentire marking the culmination of her commission for Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival.

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.

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

Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love. 

The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music

Explore the fresh and fabulous mint family! 

Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music

Join us for the opening of our latest exhibition Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter.

Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for an expert led session of stories and play!

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music

Join Professor Filbert on our summer trail and search for some amazing plant discoveries

We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us in the Clore Learning Studio for a workshop for families.

Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs.

Listen to Dr Katharina Schiessl, Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, speak about the symbiotic root nodule in legumes

Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and scientific instruments?

The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music

The Garden opens its gates late on Wednesday evenings throughout July to host a season of open-air music from Cambridge Summer Music

Transform leaves, flowers and petals into stunning nature-inspired butterflies! 

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

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

Come along to this family drop in event and plant herb and salad seeds to take home

We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Come for a twilight ramble through the Botanic Garden and learn about the fascinating world of bats

Come along to this family drop in event and make a beautiful crown made of flowers and leaves from the Garden

Join us at the Botanic Garden for a unique evening that pairs natural science with poetic exploration

Create your own spooky bats from pinecones and learn amazing bat facts along the way! 

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Early morning guided walks exploring British wild plants and their folklore

We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Create and decorate your own seed packets! 

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

We’re open on the third Saturday of the month!

Join us as we host the region’s biggest Apple Day on Sunday 19 October 2025

Create incredible tree trunk art! 

We’re open on the third Saturday of the month! 

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.

Celebrate the festive season by crafting your very own Yule Wand from natural materials!