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.

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 the forerunners to our modern X-ray machines, neon lights and TV screens, and explore the stories of the craftsmen who hand-made them.

Come & have a chat with our animals, in this artificial intelligence experiment!

Explore the creative and technical art of Nigerian leatherwork in the Fitzwilliam Museum's fascinating new display.

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

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.

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.

Experience the Polynesian concept of VĀ, the sacred connection between people, objects and place, in our vibrant new display celebrating the life of Mai – the first ever Polynesian visitor to Britain, immortalised in paint by leading British artist Sir Joshua Reynolds in the 1700s. 

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

Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants.

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.

Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!

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

Join us for a FREE expert-led guided tour. 

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

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

Get hands-on with (cooled!) lava and magma, make rocks glow in the dark, and use sweets to investigate how different rocks form

This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.

Join us online for our archivist's tour of the Museum's Svalbard Exploration Archive

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

Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists.

This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Robert Plane and the Gould Piano Trio.This concert is the special Michael Harrison Memorial Concert for the 2025-26 New Music series.

Join Curatorial Assistant Megan Breckell for an introduction to the current exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet.

Join a thought-provoking tour exploring African collections and histories within the University, led by Uncomfortable Cambridge. 

Come along, and immerse yourself in a warming day of botanical discovery in the depths of winter

Students from Royal College of Art’s MA in Contemporary Art Practice will stage an evening of performance, music, talks, making and more.

Learn how to prepare essential oils to use safely on your skin, in the bath, for compresses, inhalations and more

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

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.

Join Assistant Curator Margeaux Apple and learn how to identify trees all year round, without the traditional aid of leaves and flowers.

Expert advice from the Botanic Garden’s Experimental and Nursery Horticulturist Katie Sarll on propagation techniques for succulent plants.

Join us for an in conversation between Harold Offeh and Sepake Angiama to celebrate the new publication Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, it Could Be Sweet.

Transform your skin care with plant power! Discover how to use ordinary plant-based ingredients to enhance your daily beauty routine.

Join a thought-provoking tour exploring African collections and histories within the University, led by Uncomfortable Cambridge. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.