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Sat 27 September 2025 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World

Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

The future of research in Bible Society collections

This two-day conference and hands-on workshop invites scholars and specialists in Religious Studies, visual and material culture, and Medieval to Modern collections analysis to tackle Victorian-era bible production, material exchanges and book transliteration culture.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 26 December 2025

Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich

This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Academy of Great St Mary's orchestral concert with international soloist

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto no.1, with international soloist, Charlie Lovell-Jones, the evocative Berkeley Divertimento in Bb, the exquisite Pounds Sinfonietta, the beautiful Beethoven Symphony no.1, and the exciting overture to Don Giovanni, by Mozart.

8:30PM - 9:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...