WHAT'S ON

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

London underground photo exhibtion

Photographs taken on and around the London Underground to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Tube

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.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

The Pembroke College-national academy of writing summer programme

Taught and led by the National Academy of Writing’s Director Richard Beard and by Fiona Sampson, this three-week writing course offers a unique opportunity for those with a commitment to developing their writing to meet and work with leading practitioners.

Gathering light

The provocative exhibition takes a rare view of the discipline through the eyes of patients and researchers. The photographs capture the unique relationship between patient and doctor and the hope and human spirit wrapped up in research projects.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

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.

Summer at the Museums: digging for buried treasure

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

London underground photo exhibtion

Photographs taken on and around the London Underground to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Tube

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.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

Fashioning Switzerland: portraits and landscapes by Markus Dinkel and his contemporaries

An exhibition of Swiss watercolours and prints featuring a rare selection of finely drawn and coloured portraits of Swiss women in regional costume and by the Bernese artist Markus Dinkel (1762-1832).

Gathering light

The provocative exhibition takes a rare view of the discipline through the eyes of patients and researchers. The photographs capture the unique relationship between patient and doctor and the hope and human spirit wrapped up in research projects.

Images of empire: the British Empire on nineteenth century medals

A special display: A thought provoking selection of medallic artowrk, which explores British expansion across the globe during the nineteenth century, showing a wide range of medals relating to plagues and rebellions, sieges and skirmishes, victories and defeats.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

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.

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

Myths, movies and storytelling

A talk by author Caroline Lawrence.

Christopher Wood

This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930).

House guests

From April to July visitors to Kettle's Yard will have the opportunity to see 'guests' from eight other University of Cambridge museums and collections carefully places amongst the artworks and objects in the house.

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

London underground photo exhibtion

Photographs taken on and around the London Underground to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Tube

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.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

Fashioning Switzerland: portraits and landscapes by Markus Dinkel and his contemporaries

An exhibition of Swiss watercolours and prints featuring a rare selection of finely drawn and coloured portraits of Swiss women in regional costume and by the Bernese artist Markus Dinkel (1762-1832).

Gathering light

The provocative exhibition takes a rare view of the discipline through the eyes of patients and researchers. The photographs capture the unique relationship between patient and doctor and the hope and human spirit wrapped up in research projects.

Images of empire: the British Empire on nineteenth century medals

A special display: A thought provoking selection of medallic artowrk, which explores British expansion across the globe during the nineteenth century, showing a wide range of medals relating to plagues and rebellions, sieges and skirmishes, victories and defeats.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

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.

Summer at the Museums: our Saxon heritage

Fun day of archaeology as part of Archaeology Fortnight

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

Christopher Wood

This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930).

House guests

From April to July visitors to Kettle's Yard will have the opportunity to see 'guests' from eight other University of Cambridge museums and collections carefully places amongst the artworks and objects in the house.

The stone of heaven: the scientific study of ancient Chinese jades

Join Dr. Rong Wang, Fudan University, Shanghai, for a lunchtime talk at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Sounds green IV: Trovador

Back by popular demand, Trovador is a flamenco fusion quartet combining influences from Brazilian and classical music to create a performance of rhythm, passion and grace, in which dance itself is a key instrument.

The magic feather - Cambridge storytellers

An evening presented by the Cambridge Storytellers. This is an open mic evening for you to bring a story to share or just enjoy storytelling by others.

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

London underground photo exhibtion

Photographs taken on and around the London Underground to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Tube

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.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

Fashioning Switzerland: portraits and landscapes by Markus Dinkel and his contemporaries

An exhibition of Swiss watercolours and prints featuring a rare selection of finely drawn and coloured portraits of Swiss women in regional costume and by the Bernese artist Markus Dinkel (1762-1832).

Gathering light

The provocative exhibition takes a rare view of the discipline through the eyes of patients and researchers. The photographs capture the unique relationship between patient and doctor and the hope and human spirit wrapped up in research projects.

Images of empire: the British Empire on nineteenth century medals

A special display: A thought provoking selection of medallic artowrk, which explores British expansion across the globe during the nineteenth century, showing a wide range of medals relating to plagues and rebellions, sieges and skirmishes, victories and defeats.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

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.

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

Christopher Wood

This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930).

House guests

From April to July visitors to Kettle's Yard will have the opportunity to see 'guests' from eight other University of Cambridge museums and collections carefully places amongst the artworks and objects in the house.

Summer at the Museums: archaeology day

Time to dust down the trowel for another of our annual Digfests.See what you find.

Christopher Wood: the poetry of an artist

Join Archivist, Jane Morgans, for a lunchtime talk about Christopher Wood.

Summer at the Museums: glorious garden party

Enjoy our 1930's style tea party to celebrate the Museum's 80th birthday.

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

London underground photo exhibtion

Photographs taken on and around the London Underground to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Tube

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.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

Microdroplets in action symposium 2013

"Microdroplets in Action" is a one-day symposium to bring together leading scientists working in the area of microdroplets.

Life on the land: inuit art

The Polar Museum presents a selection of works from its own collection of Inuit art, including stone sculptures and prints which feature domestic and hunting scenes capturing a vanishing way of life and reveal the daily struggle to survive for the indigenous people of Northern Canada.

Fashioning Switzerland: portraits and landscapes by Markus Dinkel and his contemporaries

An exhibition of Swiss watercolours and prints featuring a rare selection of finely drawn and coloured portraits of Swiss women in regional costume and by the Bernese artist Markus Dinkel (1762-1832).

Gathering light

The provocative exhibition takes a rare view of the discipline through the eyes of patients and researchers. The photographs capture the unique relationship between patient and doctor and the hope and human spirit wrapped up in research projects.

Images of empire: the British Empire on nineteenth century medals

A special display: A thought provoking selection of medallic artowrk, which explores British expansion across the globe during the nineteenth century, showing a wide range of medals relating to plagues and rebellions, sieges and skirmishes, victories and defeats.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

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.

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

Christopher Wood

This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930).

House guests

From April to July visitors to Kettle's Yard will have the opportunity to see 'guests' from eight other University of Cambridge museums and collections carefully places amongst the artworks and objects in the house.

The Practice Sessions

Drop in pre-pub and try out something new to start your weekend - this month features a series of films selected by OUTPOST screened in the house.

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

Life on the land: inuit art

The Polar Museum presents a selection of works from its own collection of Inuit art, including stone sculptures and prints which feature domestic and hunting scenes capturing a vanishing way of life and reveal the daily struggle to survive for the indigenous people of Northern Canada.

Fashioning Switzerland: portraits and landscapes by Markus Dinkel and his contemporaries

An exhibition of Swiss watercolours and prints featuring a rare selection of finely drawn and coloured portraits of Swiss women in regional costume and by the Bernese artist Markus Dinkel (1762-1832).

Images of empire: the British Empire on nineteenth century medals

A special display: A thought provoking selection of medallic artowrk, which explores British expansion across the globe during the nineteenth century, showing a wide range of medals relating to plagues and rebellions, sieges and skirmishes, victories and defeats.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

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.

Summer at the Museums: a fenland summer adventure

Make a fen lighter boat and character with a landscape using contemporary animation techniques and equipment.

Summer at the Museums: our Saxon heritage

Archaeological Finds Day at the museum

Chiefs and governors: art and power in Fiji

A major exhibition of Fijian Art at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, drawing from its historically significant collections

Christopher Wood

This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930).

House guests

From April to July visitors to Kettle's Yard will have the opportunity to see 'guests' from eight other University of Cambridge museums and collections carefully places amongst the artworks and objects in the house.

Summer at the Museums: a fenland summer adventure

Make a fen lighter boat and character with a landscape using contemporary animation techniques and equipment.

Lunchtime Concert by the Stephen Perse foundation

These students perform a varied programme of music at each concert on a range of musical instruments.

Summer at the Museums: a fenland summer adventure

Make a fen lighter boat and character with a landscape using contemporary animation techniques and equipment.

Building Fitzwilliam College 1963-2013: an Architectural journey

Exhibition of photographs, plans and models showing the ways in which Denys Lasdun’s original vision for Fitzwilliam College has been interpreted and transformed by successive architects and imaginative landscaping.

Glass, science and our relationship with the body

An exhibition by Charlotte Morrison

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

Summer at the Museums: classic and vintage bus day

The museum’s annual bus day! Family activities include making and racing balloon-powered model buses.

Christopher Wood

This new exhibition explores the work of the charismatic English artist Christopher Wood (1901-1930).

House guests

From April to July visitors to Kettle's Yard will have the opportunity to see 'guests' from eight other University of Cambridge museums and collections carefully places amongst the artworks and objects in the house.

Fashioning Switzerland: portraits and landscapes by Markus Dinkel and his contemporaries

An exhibition of Swiss watercolours and prints featuring a rare selection of finely drawn and coloured portraits of Swiss women in regional costume and by the Bernese artist Markus Dinkel (1762-1832).

Images of empire: the British Empire on nineteenth century medals

A special display: A thought provoking selection of medallic artowrk, which explores British expansion across the globe during the nineteenth century, showing a wide range of medals relating to plagues and rebellions, sieges and skirmishes, victories and defeats.

Origins of the Afro Comb

Discover the extraordinary 6,000-year history of African hair combs in this joint exhibition between the Fitzwilliam Museum and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.

Studio Sundays

Drop in practical art workshops for all ages.