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

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

Summer at the Museums: big draw on tour

Our Museums are on tour! Join us for a drawing workshop inspired by the Library Reading Challenge “The Creepy 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.

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

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!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

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

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: art week

Explore and experiment with different art materials using the Museum collection for creative inspiration.

Christopher Wood

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

Summer at the Museums: clay day

Fun family day with clay modelling. Just roll up your sleeves and end up with something you can be proud of.

Arctic storytelling and activity session

Have a whale of a time whilst learning all about Beluga whales in the oceans of the Arctic. Suitable for 4 - 8 year olds (all children must be accompanied by an adult) This is a free event. To book your place email the education team at museumevents@spri.cam.ac.uk

Summer at the Museums: arctic storytelling and activity session

Have a whale of a time whilst learning about Beluga whales in the oceans of the Arctic

Summer at the Museums: life on the high seas

Hear about life on the high seas in ancient Greece and design your own Greek vase.

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Hair braiding demos

Join us in the Origins of the Afro Comb exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology for demonstrations of styling and braiding by expert hairdresser Lorraine Dublin.

Summer at the Museums: art week

Explore and experiment with different art materials using the Museum collection for creative inspiration.

Summer at the Museums: Origins of the Afro Comb hair braiding demonstrations

Demonstrations of hair styling and hair braiding by the Fitzwilliam Museum inspired by the Origins of the Afro Comb Exhibition

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

Summer at the Museums: rockets and cranes

Design and make your own cranes and rockets we’ll test the cranes to breaking point and fire the rockets into the air.

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!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

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

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: summer safari trails

Don your Pith Helmet and your boots and come on Safari at the Museum with trails and craft activities.

Christopher Wood

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

Summer at the Museums: Sedgwick and storytelling

Fen Tiger Tells Tall Tales. Discover his fossils and the stories he tells about them.

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: art and alchemy- glass fusing workshop I

Design and build your own glass coaster or panel. Learn how to cut glass into shapes

Summer at the Museums: summer safari trails

Don your Pith Helmet and your boots and come on Safari at the Museum with trails and craft activities.

Summer at the Museums: engineering in the natural world

Hold real skeletons and make your own construction to take away with you.

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

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!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

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

Summer at the Museums: summer holiday crafts and activities

A fun day of summer crafts and activities

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: art week

Explore and experiment with different art materials using the Museum collection for creative inspiration.

Christopher Wood

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

Summer at the Museums: clay day

Fun family day with clay modelling. Just roll up your sleeves and end up with something you can be proud of.

Dear Winifred

Anne Goodchild speaks about Christopher Wood’s correspondence with Winifred Nicholson.

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: art week

Explore and experiment with different art materials using the Museum collection for creative inspiration.

Summer at the Museums: storytelling in the Museum

Hear stories inspired by our collection, search for animals amongst the statues and build your own temple with our building blocks.

Summer at the Museums: family fun and crafts

A fun day of arts and crafts

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

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!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

Summer at the Museums: big draw on tour

Our Museums are on tour! Join us for a drawing workshop inspired by the Library Reading Challenge “The Creepy House”

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

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: art week

Explore and experiment with different art materials using the Museum collection for creative inspiration.

Christopher Wood

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

Art Week

Pop in and create your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation.

Summer at the Museums: art week

Explore and experiment with different art materials using the Museum collection for creative inspiration.

Summer at the Museums: tour of the Museum

Step into the past with our curator.

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!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

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

Summer at the Museums: big draw on tour

Our Museums are on tour! Join us for a drawing workshop inspired by the Library Reading Challenge “The Creepy House”

Song Lin Zhai - paintings from the pine forest studio

An exhibition of contemporary paintings in the East Asian tradition, including landscape, still-life, animals, birds and flowers. Exhibition includes demonstrations of traditional painting techniques. Ceramics and hand-carved seals will be on display.

Christopher Wood

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

Object handling session

An opportunity to look in more detail at some of the pieces in the Origins of the Afro Comb exhibition.

Summer at the Museums: object handling

Look at the Origins of the Afro Comb exhibition in more detail.

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!

Nadja artists: (im)perfection

An exhibition of work in response to the pressure to conform to societal norms

Summer at the Museums: weird and wonderful Summer trails

Each week in August pick up a different backpack trail from the ticket office and discover the weird and wonderful world of plants

Song Lin Zhai - paintings from the pine forest studio

An exhibition of contemporary paintings in the East Asian tradition, including landscape, still-life, animals, birds and flowers. Exhibition includes demonstrations of traditional painting techniques. Ceramics and hand-carved seals will be on display.

Christopher Wood

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

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.

Summer at the Museums: studio Sunday sessions

Drop-in practical art workshops for all ages. Make your own artwork inspired by our exhibitions.