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Mon 29 July 2013 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: museum trails

Drop-in and pick up a family-friendly museum trail from the ‘Welcome Desk’ available every day of the holiday.

Tue 30 July 2013 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: museum trails

Drop-in and pick up a family-friendly museum trail from the ‘Welcome Desk’ available every day of the holiday.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Summer at the Museums: scare the crows

Dress a scarecrow to help us save the crops and make a model one to take home.

1:30PM - 4:45PM

Summer at the Museums: African comb workshop

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

Wed 31 July 2013 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: museum trails

Drop-in and pick up a family-friendly museum trail from the ‘Welcome Desk’ available every day of the holiday.

10:30AM - 3:30PM

Summer at the Museums: the beach @ the Sedwick Museum

Drop-in activities: Discover the creatures of the seaside from prehistoric times to current day.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Summer at the Museums: science and storytelling

Pre-bookable sessions of Science and Storytelling as part of The Beach @ The Sedgwick Museum

12:30PM - 4:30PM

Summer at the Museums: make your own sundial

Before Smartphones and watches people used the sun to tell the time. Find out how at the Whipple and make your own sundial.

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Summer at the Museums: science and storytelling

Pre-bookable sessions of Science and Storytelling as part of The Beach @ The Sedgwick Museum

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Summer at the Museums: translucent creatures - beautiful butterflies and dragonflies

Get creative! Make butterflies, dragonflies and other winged creatures from recycled translucent materials.

6:15PM - 7:30PM

Sounds green V: meridian duo

Closing the 2013 Sounds Green series, we are thrilled to be welcoming the Meridian Duo to the Botanic Garden.

Thu 1 August 2013 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Summer at the Museums: boat and character making

Make a lighter boat, a fenland character and then decorate with lots of fun art.

12:00PM - 4:00PM

Summer at the Museums: scare the crows

Dress a scarecrow to help us save the crops and make a model one to take home.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Summer at the Museums: boat and character making

Make a lighter boat, a fenland character and then decorate with lots of fun art.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: family fun and crafts

Enjoy a day of arts and crafts

Fri 2 August 2013 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Until lions write their own history ... and exhibition by artist Deanna Tyson

An eclectic exhibition of painted and stitched kimono, wall hangings, soft sculptures and paintings at the Alison Richard Building.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

Sat 3 August 2013 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Meet the innovators: amazing Graphene

Come along and discover the secrets behind Graphene, the wonder material that may hold the promise of see through, light-weight and flexible gadgets in the future.

11:00AM - 3:00PM

Summer at the Museums: the magic brick tree

Discover the story of the Magic Brick Tree and join in with our modelling workshop

11:00AM - 3:00PM

The magic brick tree

Discover the story of The Magic Brick Tree and join in with our modelling workshop where you will discover how to make your own magical characters.

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Meet the innovators: amazing Graphene

Come along and discover the secrets behind Graphene, the wonder material that may hold the promise of see through, light-weight and flexible gadgets in the future.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

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

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family First Saturdays

Join us at the Fitzwilliam Museum for an afternoon of activities.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Summer at the Museums: family first Saturdays

collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use throughout the Museum

Sun 4 August 2013 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Studio Sundays

Drop in practical art workshops for all ages.

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Summer at the Museums: studio Sunday sessions

Drop-in practical art workshops for all ages. Make your own artwork inspired by our exhibitions. A chance to explore, chat, sketch, make and play.