What's On: What's On

Thu 22 February 2024

9:00AM - 7:00PM

The Expanded Librarian exhibition is the result of a series of collaborative artists’ workshops investigating different approaches to what the figure of the Expanded Librarian can be, and to add to the existing discourses of text & image – theoretically, methodologically and as artistic strategy.

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 - 4:00PM

Polar Activity Station

Explore the museum this half term with your family and friends. Try out our pop-up activity station bursting with different activities boxes, puzzles and books. For families. No booking required.

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

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Women & Water

Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.

11:00AM - 12:30PM

A Treasure Hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge

Hidden Cambridge's unique (and not app-based) treasure hunt will have you discovering quirky Cambridge-including hidden away work by Quentin Blake and something from the sculptor of "The Angel of the North", but not quite on that scale! And much more

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Perspective of the Medieval Scribe

Medieval Manuscripts of the Pepys and Old Libraries of Magdalene College Cambridge.

3:00PM - 4:30PM

The Cambridge Colleges: A Walking Tour

A walking tour that takes an in-depth look at unusual aspects of several of the city centre colleges and, depending on public access on the day, will include a visit to one in order to really discover just what goes on!

4:30PM

Twilight with the Museums 2024

This February half-term, local museums and collections are opening their doors for a series of free or low-cost, drop-in adventures and activities after dark. So, dress up warm, pack your torch and get ready for discovery.

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Twilight with the Museums: The Great Olympus Heist

Will you dare to enter Mount Olympus and steal fire from the gods? Join us as we open late and turn out the lights for Twilight at the museum.

5:30PM - 6:45PM

Law and the making of life: Regulating stem cell-based embryo models

Scientists can now use stem cells to make self-organising 3D models of a variety of organs and tissues. Is a new regulatory regime required?

WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025

Thu 22 February 2024	9:00AM - 7:00PM	Exhibition - The Expanded Librarian The Expanded Librarian exhibition is the result of a series of collaborative artists’ workshops investigating different approaches to what the figure of the Expanded Librarian can be, and to add to the existing discourses of text & image – theoretically, methodologically and as artistic strategy.
	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 - 4:00PM	Polar Activity Station Explore the museum this half term with your family and friends. Try out our pop-up activity station bursting with different activities boxes, puzzles and books. For families. No booking required.
	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	Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a fantastic whodunit mystery this winter and track down who has been stealing seeds from pinecones!
	10:00AM - 6:00PM	Highlight Women & Water Our exhibition Women & Water explores the relationship between women and water in the works of 17 women artists, spanning from the early twentieth century to the present day. The exhibition examines how water has been used by artists both as subject matter and artistic medium to reflect the multiplicity of women’s experiences.
	11:00AM - 12:30PM	A Treasure Hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge Hidden Cambridge's unique (and not app-based) treasure hunt will have you discovering quirky Cambridge-including hidden away work by Quentin Blake and something from the sculptor of "The Angel of the North", but not quite on that scale! And much more
	2:00PM - 4:00PM	The Perspective of the Medieval Scribe Medieval Manuscripts of the Pepys and Old Libraries of Magdalene College Cambridge.
	3:00PM - 4:30PM	The Cambridge Colleges: A Walking Tour A walking tour that takes an in-depth look at unusual aspects of several of the city centre colleges and, depending on public access on the day, will include a visit to one in order to really discover just what goes on!
	4:30PM	Twilight with the Museums 2024 This February half-term, local museums and collections are opening their doors for a series of free or low-cost, drop-in adventures and activities after dark. So, dress up warm, pack your torch and get ready for discovery.
	5:00PM - 7:00PM	Twilight with the Museums: The Great Olympus Heist Will you dare to enter Mount Olympus and steal fire from the gods? Join us as we open late and turn out the lights for Twilight at the museum.
	5:30PM - 6:45PM	Law and the making of life: Regulating stem cell-based embryo models Scientists can now use stem cells to make self-organising 3D models of a variety of organs and tissues. Is a new regulatory regime required?