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Mon 29 September 2025 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.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation

An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz 22 July - 18 October 2025

Tue 30 September 2025 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.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation

An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz 22 July - 18 October 2025

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Wed 1 October 2025 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.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation

An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz 22 July - 18 October 2025

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 30 December 2025

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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Panel Discussion and Book Launch: Of Bitterness, Doubt and Neglect: Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska, Kettle’s Yard and history’s shadows

Join us for a panel discussion on the literary works and life of Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska and the launch of a new anthology of her writings.

Thu 2 October 2025 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.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation

An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz 22 July - 18 October 2025

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Wed 31 December 2025

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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Fri 3 October 2025 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.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

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?

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation

An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz 22 July - 18 October 2025

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Thu 1 January

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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

Explore the spectrum of identities in the Ancient World.

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.

Sat 4 October 2025 9:00AM - 4:30PM

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.

9:00AM - 6:15PM

Wo+Men’s Leadership Conference 2025

Celebrate 10 years of Women in Leadership: a legacy continued This year marks a remarkable milestone: 10 years of the Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School. Since its inception, the conference has been a space for bold conversations, new collaborations and lasting impact.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Family Saturday: Seed Keepers

Create and decorate your own seed packets!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Fungi Field Day

Do you want to know more about the fantastic world of fungi?

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

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?

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 2 January

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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Sun 5 October 2025 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Autumn Art Adventure

Our Autumn Art Adventure is back!

10:00AM - 4:00PM

The Magpies' Magic Forest

There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter

This new exhibition by one of the UK’s most renowned and celebrated contemporary artists will present new paintings, a special installation made in collaboration with Magda Stawarska and ‘interventions’ in the Kettle’s Yard house.

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.

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.