| Mon 9 December 2024 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
For Those Who Don’t Want to be Found Selected artworks by artist Yvonne Salmon. Paint / Sand / Gold / Video / Photography / Digital |
| 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
ThinkLab Ideation Event: Strategies for Neurodiversity and Disability Inclusion The University of Cambridge ThinkLab is excited to announce our upcoming event on neurodiversity, disability, inclusion and the future of work. Open to all graduate students and ERC researchers. Free lunch and a monetary prize for the winning team! Date: Monday 9th of December 9 -5 pm Venue: West Hub, University of Cambridge. |
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| 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
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| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
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| Tue 10 December 2024 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
For Those Who Don’t Want to be Found Selected artworks by artist Yvonne Salmon. Paint / Sand / Gold / Video / Photography / Digital |
| 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
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| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight 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. |
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| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
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| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
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| 6:00PM - 7:30PM |
Reflections on 25 years of devolution: The UK Union today This panel event provides an opportunity for reflection on these last 25 years of devolution, as well as an opportunity for us to assess the UK Union as it stands today. Join us to hear from prominent names in UK politics today on the major changes to the way UK politics has been done, on where it stands today and on how it might—or should—evolve in the future. |
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| 7:00PM - 8:00PM |
Highlight The Really Popular Book Club: The Green Road by Anne Enright Cambridge University Libraries' book club is hosted monthly and online - join us! |
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| 7:30PM - 9:00PM |
The Spinning House is the untold story of how Cambridge University locked up women in their prison - and how the town fought to free them. |
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| Wed 11 December 2024 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
For Those Who Don’t Want to be Found Selected artworks by artist Yvonne Salmon. Paint / Sand / Gold / Video / Photography / Digital |
| 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight 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 |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
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| Thu 12 December 2024 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
For Those Who Don’t Want to be Found Selected artworks by artist Yvonne Salmon. Paint / Sand / Gold / Video / Photography / Digital |
| 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight 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 |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
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| 5:00PM - 9:30PM |
Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy after dark. |
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| 8:00PM - 9:30PM |
Music will include well-loved carols with rousing descants and thundering organ. An opportunity to join in with old favourites as well as enjoy the cream of contemporary festive choral music by Chilcott, Rutter and others |
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| Fri 13 December 2024 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
For Those Who Don’t Want to be Found Selected artworks by artist Yvonne Salmon. Paint / Sand / Gold / Video / Photography / Digital |
| 9:00AM - 6:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
|
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight 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 |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
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| 2:30PM - 3:30PM |
Commissioned for the Cambridge Festival, the Uncomfortable Science tour at the Whipple Museum explores the complex history of science, reflecting on its societal and ethical dimensions. The guided tour highlights conflicts between scientific advancements and ethics, addressing controversial issues like eugenics, colonialism, and how gender, race, and socio-economic disparities influenced science. |
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| 5:00PM - 9:30PM |
Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy after dark. |
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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 - 7:30PM |
Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ... |
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| Sat 14 December 2024 | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
Highlight Endless Stories: Manuscripts, knowledge and translation in the 17th century Cambridge University Library's exhibitions are free and open to the public. |
| 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
|
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Highlight 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 |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Art Exhibition: 'On Being One' Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10.00 - 17.00. |
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| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Cambridge Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour No ordinary walking tour! This will include various things we are quietly confident will be new even to locals and we’ll go to one site that holds more than a few fascinating stories – the University Library site! |
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| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
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| 1:30PM - 2:30PM |
Cambridge Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour No ordinary walking tour! This will include various things we are quietly confident will be new even to locals and we’ll go to one site that holds more than a few fascinating stories – the University Library site! |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Nigel Hall RA: Line, Edge, Shadow: drawings and sculpture Nigel Hall RA is one of Britain’s most distinguished sculptors. His outside works, principally made of corten steel, painted steel or bronze, are concerned with three-dimensional space, mass and line. His geometric sculptures give as much prominence to voids and shadows as to the solidity of material; each work changes with light and viewpoint reflecting the landscapes that inspired them. |
|
| 5:00PM - 9:30PM |
Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy after dark. |
|
| 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ... |
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| Sun 15 December 2024 | 10:00AM |
The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle The Women’s Art Collection: Conversation Not Spectacle is a group exhibition that explores the history and development of The Women’s Art Collection. |
| 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Little Robin’s Christmas Trail Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! |
|
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Art Exhibition: 'On Being One' Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'On Being One' featuring work by visual artist Sophy Rickett, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10.00 - 17.00. |
|
| 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
Highlight 70 Years of New Hall & Murray Edwards College 70 years ago, New Hall opened as the third foundation for women at the University of Cambridge on a shoestring with just 16 students. This exhibition traces the history of a women's college, |
|
| 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
Cambridge Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour No ordinary walking tour! This will include various things we are quietly confident will be new even to locals and we’ll go to one site that holds more than a few fascinating stories – the University Library site! |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
A G E N D A Yevheniia Laptii: Cherkaski Tyshky This display features a selection of photographs by the Ukrainian artist Yevheniia Laptii (b. 1992, Kharkiv). |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Barbara Hepworth: ‘a work of mine in your house’ This new display brings together works by Barbara Hepworth that are not ordinarily on permanent display in the Kettle’s Yard house. |
|
| 11:00AM - 5:00PM |
Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa Presenting new and recent paintings, this exhibition will be Portia Zvavahera’s first solo exhibition at a public gallery in Europe. |
|
| 11:30AM - 1:00PM |
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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| 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session Join us for our family workshop, in this session for children with additional sensory needs. |
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| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries. |
|
| 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever. |
|
| 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Join us for our free workshop for families. |
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| 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
Discover Cambridge's untold stories on this walking tour highlighting the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals and women. Learn how they navigated urban life, how masculinities shaped the city, and discuss queer experiences. Led by passionate university researchers, you will visit landmarks and hidden spots revealing the struggles and legacies of marginalised communities. |
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| 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures. |
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| 5:00PM - 9:30PM |
Cambridge Botanic Lights will again bring the Garden to life after dark with spectacular displays and artistic installations – creating a beautiful landscape for visitors to enjoy after dark. |
