Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology,Downing Street,CambridgeCB2 3DZ
06/12/2024
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Free
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.
This display is free to visit and there’s no need to book
Explore our latest What’s New display, packed with a selection of supersized works which have joined our collection of prints and drawings over the last five years.
This display is free to visit and there's no need to book
Discover the depth, detail and drama in the works of one of Europe’s most ambitious, experimental and acclaimed pioneers of print, Albrecht Dürer. Propelling the art of printmaking to new heights during the Northern Renaissance of the late 1400s, the German artist not only elevated the status of prints throughout Europe but secured his reputation as one of the very best.
This display is free to visit and there's no need to book
From Italy in the 1300s to today, discover what unites artists born hundreds of years apart and explore how art of the past inspires bold new visions of what art can be.
Discover a time when unusual ingredients and questionable remedies mixed with curiosity about bodily functions, creating a world of revolting recipes, stargazing and surgery in this exhibition at Cambridge University Library.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
12/07/2025
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Free
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.
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
25/07/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
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.
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
28/07/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Great St Mary's, The University Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ.
28/07/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Celebrate the natural world through crafts and stories at Great St Mary’s Church. Feel inspired to take care of nature and learn more about local habitats.
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
29/07/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
30/07/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
30/07/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
01/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
During this special museum tour of the Centre for Computing History, in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the seventies to the modern day.
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
04/08/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Great St Mary's, The University Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ.
04/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Celebrate the natural world through crafts and stories at Great St Mary’s Church. Feel inspired to take care of nature and learn more about local habitats.
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
05/08/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
06/08/2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
06/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Back by popular demand - join us as we celebrate the ground-breaking palaeontologist, Mary Anning. Hear about her revolutionary fossil discoveries, by 'meeting' her in person. Observe fossil ammonite features and make your own clay ammonite to take home.
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.
How steady are your nerves? Find out in this soldering workshop at the Centre for Computing History by building a game where you guide a metal loop around a wire maze without the two touching.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
08/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission prices apply
Meet the mind behind The Centre for Computing History's biggest exhibit! James Newman, builder of the Megaprocessor, is coming to the Centre to answer questions about his remarkable creation.
The natural world has always been an inspiration to artists. Join us for a lively afternoon of art, music, conversation and creativity, all inspired by nature.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
11/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them in this event from the Centre for Computing History.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
13/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£15 (£5 for Open House community card holders)
Join artist Emily Stapleton-Jefferis for a fun and creative workshop where you will experiment with mark-making to different sounds.This workshop is for 7 – 11 year olds.
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
13/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
15/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
During this special museum tour of the Centre for Computing History, in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the seventies to the modern day.
This session from David Parr House invites children aged 8+ to explore the outdoors through hands-on crafting using recycled and natural materials. Celebrating nature through imaginative, eco-friendly making!
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
16/08/2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Discover the wonders of optics and light through hands-on instruments and activities at the Whipple Museum — from microscopes to make-your-own spectacles!
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of creativity in support of Jimmy’s, a Cambridge-based charity that has been providing housing and support to people experiencing homelessness for 30 years.
The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL
18/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Tickets per participant: £17.50
Looking for something memorable to do with your child this summer? In this unique session you and your child/children can work alongside each other to each make a beautiful fused panel.
The Norris Museum, 41 the Broadway, St Ives, Cambs, PE27 5BXHolt Island Nature Reserve, Church St, St. Ives PE27 5BYThe St Ives Methodist Church, 4 The Waits, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BY
19/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
Join the Norris Museum for a day of river-themed fun and celebrate beloved local river, the Great Ouse!
Back by popular demand - join us as we celebrate the ground-breaking palaeontologist, Mary Anning. Hear about her revolutionary fossil discoveries, by 'meeting' her in person. Observe fossil ammonite features and make your own clay ammonite to take home.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
20/08/2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£15 (£5 for Open House community card holders)
Artist Emily Hopkins will introduce you to the amazing world of patterns to be discovered in the Kettle’s Yard house.This workshop is for 7–11 year olds.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
20/08/2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Normal museum admission applies
We all know that Ada Lovelace is credited as the first computer programmer. But what did she write? What did it do? And how does it work? Find out at the Centre for Computing History.
Come along to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's (MAA) Centre for Material Culture (CMC) for a 'deep-dive' into the collections as part of the UCM Summer at the Museums programme.
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
20/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join this pre-bookable family-friendly creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
21/08/2025
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
£15 (£5 for Open House community card holders)
Join us for a holiday workshop inspired by our current exhibition Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter. This workshop is for 11 – 15 year olds.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
21/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
Meet the mind behind The Centre for Computing History's biggest exhibit! James Newman, builder of the Megaprocessor, is coming to the Centre to answer questions about his remarkable creation.
The Centre for Computing History, Unit 1, Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
22/08/2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Normal museum admission applies
David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them in this event from the Centre for Computing History.
Faculty of ClassicsSidgwick AvenueCambridgeCB3 9DA We do not have an entrance on the road. Find us inside the Sidgwick Site.
22/08/2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
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.
Rothschild Yard, National Horseracing Museum, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP
27/08/2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free with museum admission
Enjoy a day out at the National Horseracing Museum, meet the horses, take our trail and join a family-friendly drop-in creative session from 11am - 3pm.
Have you found a rock or fossil that you'd like identified? Drop in and meet our Museum scientists for help, and get hands-on with our amazing rocks and fossils.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
01/10/2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
£12 (£9 Friends, £6 Students and Open House Community card holders), booking required
Join us for a panel discussion with Dr Inga Fraser, Senior Curator of the House and Collection, Juliette Bretan, writer and researcher, Patricia Gillies, Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, and Ania Ready, Polish-British photographic artist.
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.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
22/10/2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
£18 (£15 Friends, £10 Students and Open House Community card holders), booking required
Join us for a special event in the Kettle’s Yard house where artists Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska will be in conversation with exhibition curator Dr Amy Tobin.
Kettle's YardUniversity of Cambridge Castle Street CambridgeCB3 0AQ
15/11/2025
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Free
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.
