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Tue 14 October 2025 9:00AM - 6:30PM

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.

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

Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt

From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made?

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation

An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz 22 July - 18 October 2025

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Everyday Wonder to Revelation: an exhibition of paintings by Alan Caine

Clare Hall is honoured to host an exhibition of paintings by Alan Caine (1936–2022), running from 10th October to 20th November 2025. Visitors are welcome daily between 10am and 5pm.

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.

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Diversion Ahead - Alan Taylor on US tariffs and potential global impact

Alan Taylor, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, will be giving his assessment of what the new US tariffs mean for the UK and the rest of the world. What does theory predict, what does history tell us, and what might already be in the data?

1:30PM - 3:00PM

Hidden Cambridge: The Unusual, The Quirky and The Downright Bizarre!

Hidden Cambridge’s latest and surely most entertaining city centre walking tour led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide

7:30PM - 9:00PM

Romsey Town and Five Parliamentary Heroes of the Civil War

Mill Road History Society looks into where the names of some of our streets in Romsey Town come from.