Exhibitions
William Blake’s Universe
Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.
| Mon 5 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Lines of Thought: Discoveries that Changed the World The first of two stunning exhibitions marking the 600th anniversary of Cambridge University Library, Lines of Thought includes iconic treasures covering over 4000 years of human thought. Family activities are available. |
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| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
A group installation curated by Jane Hellings |
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| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Peter Hawksby - Personal Space An exhibition of paintings by Peter Hawksby |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition. |
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| Tue 6 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Lines of Thought: Discoveries that Changed the World The first of two stunning exhibitions marking the 600th anniversary of Cambridge University Library, Lines of Thought includes iconic treasures covering over 4000 years of human thought. Family activities are available. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
A group installation curated by Jane Hellings |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Peter Hawksby - Personal Space An exhibition of paintings by Peter Hawksby |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An amateur’s passion: Lord Fitzwilliam’s print collection This exhibition looks at what interested Lord Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection, and features examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Celebrating the First 200 Years: The Fitzwilliam Museum 1816 - 2016 Running throughout 2016, this exhibition will explore the Fitzwilliam’s past, present and future. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight COLOUR: the art and science of illuminated manuscripts The final major exhibition for 2016 celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s bicentenary with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts from its rich collections. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition. |
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| Wed 7 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Lines of Thought: Discoveries that Changed the World The first of two stunning exhibitions marking the 600th anniversary of Cambridge University Library, Lines of Thought includes iconic treasures covering over 4000 years of human thought. Family activities are available. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
A group installation curated by Jane Hellings |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Peter Hawksby - Personal Space An exhibition of paintings by Peter Hawksby |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An amateur’s passion: Lord Fitzwilliam’s print collection This exhibition looks at what interested Lord Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection, and features examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Celebrating the First 200 Years: The Fitzwilliam Museum 1816 - 2016 Running throughout 2016, this exhibition will explore the Fitzwilliam’s past, present and future. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight COLOUR: the art and science of illuminated manuscripts The final major exhibition for 2016 celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s bicentenary with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts from its rich collections. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition. |
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| Thu 8 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Lines of Thought: Discoveries that Changed the World The first of two stunning exhibitions marking the 600th anniversary of Cambridge University Library, Lines of Thought includes iconic treasures covering over 4000 years of human thought. Family activities are available. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
A group installation curated by Jane Hellings |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Peter Hawksby - Personal Space An exhibition of paintings by Peter Hawksby |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An amateur’s passion: Lord Fitzwilliam’s print collection This exhibition looks at what interested Lord Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection, and features examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Celebrating the First 200 Years: The Fitzwilliam Museum 1816 - 2016 Running throughout 2016, this exhibition will explore the Fitzwilliam’s past, present and future. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight COLOUR: the art and science of illuminated manuscripts The final major exhibition for 2016 celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s bicentenary with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts from its rich collections. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition. |
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| Fri 9 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight Lines of Thought: Discoveries that Changed the World The first of two stunning exhibitions marking the 600th anniversary of Cambridge University Library, Lines of Thought includes iconic treasures covering over 4000 years of human thought. Family activities are available. |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
A group installation curated by Jane Hellings |
|
| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Peter Hawksby - Personal Space An exhibition of paintings by Peter Hawksby |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An amateur’s passion: Lord Fitzwilliam’s print collection This exhibition looks at what interested Lord Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection, and features examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Celebrating the First 200 Years: The Fitzwilliam Museum 1816 - 2016 Running throughout 2016, this exhibition will explore the Fitzwilliam’s past, present and future. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight COLOUR: the art and science of illuminated manuscripts The final major exhibition for 2016 celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s bicentenary with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts from its rich collections. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition. |
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| 10:30AM - 3:30PM |
The Wren Library will have extended opening hours |
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| Sat 10 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Highlight Lines of Thought: Discoveries that Changed the World The first of two stunning exhibitions marking the 600th anniversary of Cambridge University Library, Lines of Thought includes iconic treasures covering over 4000 years of human thought. Family activities are available. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Explore the rich history of Cambridge told in a unique way through the extensive collection of historical maps held by the University Library. This is a rare chance to see some of the exciting and valuable treasures which provide an impressive visual embodiment of the history of our city. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
An amateur’s passion: Lord Fitzwilliam’s print collection This exhibition looks at what interested Lord Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection, and features examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Celebrating the First 200 Years: The Fitzwilliam Museum 1816 - 2016 Running throughout 2016, this exhibition will explore the Fitzwilliam’s past, present and future. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight COLOUR: the art and science of illuminated manuscripts The final major exhibition for 2016 celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s bicentenary with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts from its rich collections. |
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| Sun 11 September 2016 | 9:00AM |
WABI-SABI, Paintings by Gurpran Rau |
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
An amateur’s passion: Lord Fitzwilliam’s print collection This exhibition looks at what interested Lord Fitzwilliam most in acquiring and ordering his print collection, and features examples of his albums, rarely seen in public but offering a fascinating insight into the mind of a late 18th century collector. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Celebrating the First 200 Years: The Fitzwilliam Museum 1816 - 2016 Running throughout 2016, this exhibition will explore the Fitzwilliam’s past, present and future. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight COLOUR: the art and science of illuminated manuscripts The final major exhibition for 2016 celebrates the Fitzwilliam’s bicentenary with a stunning display of 150 illuminated manuscripts from its rich collections. |