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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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

Reimagining modernism, mapping the contemporary: critical perspectives on transnationality in art

A major, two-day international conference reconceptualising modernist artistic practices from a transnational, interdisciplinary perspective.

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

10 years of peace in Liberia

A celebratory photography exhibition of images provided by photographers working with the United Nations in Liberia and curated by Cambridge International Arts.

10 years of peace in Liberia

A celebratory photography exhibition of images provided by photographers working with the United Nations in Liberia and curated by Cambridge International Arts.

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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

Reimagining modernism, mapping the contemporary: critical perspectives on transnationality in art

A major, two-day international conference reconceptualising modernist artistic practices from a transnational, interdisciplinary perspective.

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!

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

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Vicken Parsons: painted objects

Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings.

University social club swimming Cancelled

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

10 years of peace in Liberia

A celebratory photography exhibition of images provided by photographers working with the United Nations in Liberia and curated by Cambridge International Arts.

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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

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!

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

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Vicken Parsons: painted objects

Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings.

Concert: German Lieder

The Quartet Ensemble Unterwegs will play German songs of the 19th Century including works by Mahler, Strauss and Humperdinck

10 years of peace in Liberia

A celebratory photography exhibition of images provided by photographers working with the United Nations in Liberia and curated by Cambridge International Arts.

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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

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!

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

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Vicken Parsons: painted objects

Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings.

The importance of ideas: philosophical underpinning as a foundation for sound assessment and high performing education systems

Seminar: What part do ideas play in devising assessment and educational systems? Cambridge Assessment expert Tim Oates, Professor Paul Newton and Dr Nick Saville debate.

10 years of peace in Liberia

A celebratory photography exhibition of images provided by photographers working with the United Nations in Liberia and curated by Cambridge International Arts.

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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

Connecting with collections symposium

Six post-doctoral researchers will present their new research projects at a one-day symposium. These six projects are part of an AHRC ‘Connecting with Collections’ initiative that aims to transform access to the exceptional collections and research resources of the University Museums and Botanic Garden.

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!

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

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Vicken Parsons: painted objects

Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings.

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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

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!

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

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Vicken Parsons: painted objects

Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings.

Kickin it with the kinks

A special screening of this symbolic film, which explores the complexities of haircare among women of African descent. Followed by Q&A with Cynthia Butare (film Producer) and Mundia Situmbeko (co-founder of Black Girl Flow)

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.

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work

Paintings from Audley End and earlier work by Tony Rothon and Sarah Nutley

Summer at the Museums: build it!

Fun for families taking place throughout the summer holidays!

Pedro Barateiro: we belong to the people when we're outside

Portuguese artist Pedro Barateiro has developed a new film taking as its starting point two particular objects, a letter from the artist Constantin Brancusi and the painting Composition, 1936 by Portuguese abstract artist Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

Sophy Rickett: objects in the field

In 2011 and 2012 Sophy Rickett made regular visits to the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge University as an Associate Artist. Her new photographs are a response to meeting a retired fellow of the Institute, the scientist Dr Roderick Willstrop.

Vicken Parsons: painted objects

Vicken Parsons is best known for her small, intimate paintings of landscape and architectural space. But for this special installation of recent work in St Peter’s Church, Parsons will be showing a number of recent sculptures or ‘painted objects‘ that might almost be models for utilitarian buildings.

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

Join us in the Education Studio to make your own artwork inspired by our exhibitions and collection. A chance to explore, chat, sketch, make and play. Free of charge, donations welcome.

Alumni festival promenade concert

Enjoy a classical concert in the beautiful surroundings of Gallery 3 at the Fitzwilliam Museum

Singing the Hebrew Scriptures

A service of music and readings