A new temporary art installation co-curated with a group of young people from Parkside Community College and artist Hilary Cox Condron. This creative response to the Museum’s collections and the current climate crisis explores extinction, climate change and hope for the future.

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

Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries.

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

Buy a subscription ticket to the 2024-25 series of Chamber Music concerts at Kettle’s Yard. The subscription ticket gives you entry to all fifteen Chamber Music concerts over the year, saving up to £120. Subscription tickets will be available to collect at the first concert that you attend.

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.

Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! 

Through awe-inspiring prints of glass-plate negatives, guest curator Dr Christine Finn showcases the work of Danish photographer, lecturer and author Sophus Tromholt (1851–1896).

New exhibition, from 27 November. 

Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy after dark.

Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever.

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.

Join us for an expert guided tour of the Museum of Zoology

Calling all 2-5 year olds for stories and play!

In light of our newest temporary exhibition, Under the Rays of the Aurora Borealis: Sophus Tromholt Refound, join us for a relaxed, social art session to create your own interpretation of the Northern Lights using watercolours.  

Time to dig into the Christmas spirit and discover a magical wonderland of fossils, rock and meteorite minerals under the microscope. 

Join artist Ian Brownlie in our workshop for families.

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

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

Artist Rose Feather has created a playful design for you to use as you sketch, doodle, and interpret the exhibits in your own unique way!This free, printed activity is available to collect from the Founder's and Courtyard Entrances between 21st December and 5th January.

Join us for an expert guided tour of the Museum of Zoology

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

Join us for this year’s New Music Concert Series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney. The Ligeti Quartet will be the first concert to begin this exciting new series!

Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Marmen Quartet to the Kettle’s Yard house.

Inspired by the Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa exhibition and Portia’s use of batik in her artwork, join artist Sandra Scott for this batik workshop for adults.

Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a discussion on our current exhibition Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa, with exhibition curator Tamar Garb and a panel of guest speakers.

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

Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome Michael Collins and Michael McHale to the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us after hours at the Museum for a lively evening of art, music, fashion and conversation inspired by ‘Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place’. 

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

Join us for an expert guided tour of the Museum of Zoology

Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of up to 1,000 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries.

Join us for a Chamber Music Concert with the Astatine Piano Trio in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us for an expert guided tour of the Museum of Zoology

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.

Join us for a performance by the Leonore Piano Trio in the Kettle’s Yard house as part of this year’s New Music Concert Series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney.

Join us for a performance by Marie Schreer, violin, Taher Adel, poet, and Aaron Holloway-Nahum, electronics, in the Kettle’s Yard house as part of this year’s New Music Concert Series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney.

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

Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back Peter Donohoe to the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us for the second to last Chamber Music concert of the 2024/25 season as we welcome Adrian Bradbury and Andrew West to play in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Join us for a Chamber Music concert as we welcome back the Heath Quartet to the Kettle’s Yard house for the final concert of the 2024-25 series.

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.

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 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.