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Mon 5 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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

Object Object

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

RECASTING

Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition.

Tue 6 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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

Object Object

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

RECASTING

Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition.

1:00PM - 1:45PM

The singing ladies of Ferrara - a concert with Musicke in the Ayre

Music for up to three sopranos by Luzzaschi, Rossi, Caccini and Monteverdi, associated with the women performers of the Este court, famed across 17th century Italy.

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Wed 7 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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

Object Object

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

RECASTING

Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition.

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Life clubs - Self improvement workshops Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Life clubs was created in 2004 by Nina Grunfeld, best-selling author of The Life Book. Sessions are every Wednesday.

Thu 8 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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

Object Object

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

RECASTING

Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition.

Fri 9 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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

Object Object

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

RECASTING

Exhibition of works by contemporary artists who explore, embrace, or challenge the classical artistic tradition.

10:30AM - 3:30PM

The Wren Library

The Wren Library will have extended opening hours

Sat 10 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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.

10:00AM - 11:00AM

The University Library through the ages: A historic institution focuses on the future

Witness the creation of the Cambridge University Digital Library in action, with a talk from expert staff about digitisation, the processes involved and the value for future generations of researchers. New this year: Learn about 3D imaging techniques and see our recently acquired large format XYZ machine in action!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Mapping Cambridge: A visual story of the city told through maps from the University Library collections

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.

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.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

The University Library through the ages: A historic institution focuses on the future

Witness the creation of the Cambridge University Digital Library in action, with a talk from expert staff about digitisation, the processes involved and the value for future generations of researchers. New this year: Learn about 3D imaging techniques and see our recently acquired large format XYZ machine in action!

12:00PM - 1:00PM

The University Library through the ages: A historic institution focuses on the future

Witness the creation of the Cambridge University Digital Library in action, with a talk from expert staff about digitisation, the processes involved and the value for future generations of researchers. New this year: Learn about 3D imaging techniques and see our recently acquired large format XYZ machine in action!

2:00PM - 3:00PM

The University Library through the ages: A historic institution focuses on the future

Witness the creation of the Cambridge University Digital Library in action, with a talk from expert staff about digitisation, the processes involved and the value for future generations of researchers. New this year: Learn about 3D imaging techniques and see our recently acquired large format XYZ machine in action!

3:00PM - 4:00PM

The University Library through the ages: A historic institution focuses on the future

Witness the creation of the Cambridge University Digital Library in action, with a talk from expert staff about digitisation, the processes involved and the value for future generations of researchers. New this year: Learn about 3D imaging techniques and see our recently acquired large format XYZ machine in action!

Sun 11 September 2016 9:00AM

Exhibition of Paintings

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.