WHAT'S ON

Curious objects

The curious objects in this exhibition all have a part to play in telling the story of the Library, and form a cabinet of curiosities that opens a window onto the nature of collecting.

Being Modern: Kettle’s Yard at the Fitzwilliam Museum

Works by artists who sought to make a new art responding to the modern world are brought together.

Houghton’s Emperors: Portraits and power

A Cambridge viewing for two impressive marble busts of Roman Emperors Commodus and Septimius Severus. For a short time this winter enjoy them in the Museum, with an encircling display evoking both their ancient and their 18th century contexts, and the enduring power of portraits.

Making Waves: Discovering seascapes through drawings and watercolours

This exhibition brings together many rarely seen drawings and watercolours from across the collection, especially the bequest of Sir Bruce Ingram, that depict tempestuous seas, naval battles, serene harbours and bustling shores with fishermen selling their catch.

When the Heavens Meet the Earth: Selected works from Robert Devereux's Sina Jina Collection of Contemporary Art

When the Heavens Meet the Earth brings together selected works from Robert Devereux’s contemporary art collection, highlighting his commitment to emerging artists who challenge Western preconceptions of, and hegemony over, cultural expression and contemporary art.

Family first Saturdays

Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect materials to use in the Museum.

Not just a girls' night out

An exhilarating hour of close harmony, classical and traditional music by the Lucy Cavendish Singers

CUMS Symphony Chorus

CUMS Symphony Chorus perform music by Copland, Eric Whitacre, Maw and Thierry Escaich.

Peter Donohoe performs Shostakovich and Mozart

Internationally acclaimed pianist Peter Donohoe directs the Cambridge University Chamber Orchestra from the piano.