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William Blake etching named Head of a Damned Soul.

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 18 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

Tue 19 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 14 June

Highlight 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

12:30PM - 2:30PM

Newnham and Bletchley Park exhibition

This exhibition tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

Wed 20 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sat 15 June

Highlight 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

Thu 21 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Migration, Identity and Memory Exhibition

This exhibition is part of Pembroke's 'Migration, Identity and Memory' Symposium This exhibition will be in the Foyer on 21+22 March. It will then be moved to the Ferguson Nazareth Room in Milstein House and remain there until Thursday 28 March 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 16 June

Highlight 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

12:30PM - 2:30PM

Newnham and Bletchley Park exhibition

This exhibition tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

Fri 22 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Mon 17 June

Highlight 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

2:30PM - 4:30PM

Newnham and Bletchley Park exhibition

This exhibition tells the incredible story of Newnham College women’s war work, at Bletchley Park and beyond.

Sat 23 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 4:30PM

Highlight Murder by the Book: A Celebration of 20th Century British Crime Fiction

Cambridge University Library's exhibition celebrates the richness of twentieth century British crime fiction through a creative lens, from its origins to contemporary best sellers.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Highlight Hidden Histories

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 18 June

Highlight 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

Sun 24 March 12:00AM

Pick of the month Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

The Cambridge Creative Encounters exhibition showcases the creative outcomes of the 2023 edition of the project, bringing together researchers from the University of Cambridge and creative professionals.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2024

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Student Poetry Trail

Embark on the enchanting Student Poetry Trail at the Botanic Garden. Discover the hidden voices of plants through poetry!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Exhibition: The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg

Drawing from the works in The Women’s Art Collection as well as loans from public and private collections, the exhibition explores the enduring appeal of the goddess and traces how artists have adapted and even transformed the goddess into an ambiguous figure undefined by gender or even bodily form.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Issam Kourbaj: Urgent Archive

Since 2011 Issam Kourbaj’s artwork has responded to the ongoing conflict in Syria, and reflects on the suffering of his fellow Syrians and the destruction of his cultural heritage.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region

A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.

12:00PM - 5:00PM on Wed 19 June

Highlight 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.