| Fri 14 November 2025 | 8:30AM - 9:00PM |
La Noire de… at 60. Reflecting on the life and legacy of an African classic In anticipation of the 60th anniversary of La Noire de… (2026), this three-day film series and international symposium brings together filmmakers, scholars, curators, activists and artists to reflect on the life and legacy of this landmark film and celebrate early African cinemas. |
| 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. |
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| 9:00AM - 7:00PM |
Family Matters: Holding you up 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys and drawings offer us imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. |
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| 10:00AM - 3:30PM |
This autumn, House Guests returns for a third year. For this annual exhibition series, artists, designers and makers are invited to respond to a brief considering the context of the House, the interiors and history of 186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
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. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants. |
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| 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? |
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| 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. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 12 February |
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. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage. |
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| 2:15PM - 4:00PM |
Highlight Gabriela Ramos on "Natural and Moral History of the Indies" by José de Acosta Gabriela Ramos (University of Cambridge) will speak about "Natural and Moral History of the Indies" by José de Acosta |
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| 5:30PM - 7:00PM |
Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides. |
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| 6:30PM - 8:00PM |
Exhibition Opening: Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet Join us for the opening of our latest exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet. Enjoy a drink with friends at our pay bar, and explore the exhibition after hours. |
