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Mon 16 March 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

5:30PM - 6:45PM

Highlight From Cambridge to the World: AI and Digital Policy

Cambridge experts explore how AI and digital research, learning and policymaking can drive fair and sustainable growth.

Tue 17 March 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

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

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Artists for Kettle's Yard

Artists for Kettle’s Yard is a selling exhibition which features artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.

5:45PM - 7:30PM

The Alphabeticians - documentary screening and discussion on heritage crafts

Cambridge premiere of new short documentary, The Alphabeticians - exploring the Cardozo Kindersley Workshop, which was founded in the city in 1946. Screening followed by a panel discussion addressing the legacy of heritage craft in the current age, the challenges faced and the importance of human making.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

"A Purple Testament of Bleeding War: On the Art of Biography and the Poetics of Silence".

In this lecture, Dr Terri Ochiagha embraces the idea of biography not just as a portrait, but as a composite work of art. She believes that such orientation requires the commitment to truth—inasmuch as the truth of a life can be retrieved—to coexist with the commitment to beauty.

Wed 18 March 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

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

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sat 6 June

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Artists for Kettle's Yard

Artists for Kettle’s Yard is a selling exhibition which features artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.

Thu 19 March 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

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

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 7 June

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Artists for Kettle's Yard

Artists for Kettle’s Yard is a selling exhibition which features artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.

2:15PM - 4:00PM

Highlight Emma Griffin on "The Making of the English Working Class" by E.P. Thompson

Emma Griffin (QMUL) will speak about "The Making of the English Working Class" (1963) by E.P. Thompson.

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Masterclass: Sharan Burrow

In this Masterclass we will hear from trade unionist Sharan Burrow as she talks about her life's work, the meaning of trade unionism, and what we can learn from her experiences.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Salsa Sessions: Dance for Wellbeing

Join us at Homerton College on Thursdays, 18:00-20:00 pm for 'New York' style salsa!

8:00PM - 10:00PM

New Music: Riot Ensemble

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Riot Ensemble.

Fri 20 March 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

‘Infinite Variations’ – A 60th Anniversary Exhibition of Art in the Life of Clare Hall

Clare Hall is delighted to present its 60th Anniversary exhibition of artworks collected over the years.

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

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Mon 8 June

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Hands on with the Hub

Get hands-on with the AI for Cultural Heritage Hub (ArCH)!

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Artists for Kettle's Yard

Artists for Kettle’s Yard is a selling exhibition which features artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.

1:00PM

Sounds New Cambridge: The Centre for Music Performance presents New Music at the Fitzwilliam Museum

Come to the beautiful Gallery 1 in the Fitzwilliam Museum for a lunchtime concert of live music amidst a world class display of paintings by international acclaimed artists.

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 21 March 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

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

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

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 9 June

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Artists for Kettle's Yard

Artists for Kettle’s Yard is a selling exhibition which features artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Hidden Cambridge:Really? There's more to the UL site than the library?: A walking tour

Explore the University Library site and discover its unusual and fascinating stories. Led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide

7:30PM

Puccini and Brahms

Join the Cambridge University Symphony Chorus and the East Anglia Chamber Orchestra for an evening of radiant lyricism and orchestral warmth, pairing two masterpieces that reveal the youthful genius of their composers.

7:30PM

Richard Strauss - Enoch Arden

Robert Anderson and Patrick Hemmerlé offer a rarely performed work for voice and piano, in a genre that was once very popular.

7:30PM - 9:15PM

Seven Last Words from the Cross: New Cambridge Singers

Lenten music for choir and orchestra Pablo Casals - O vos omnes Anton Bruckner - Christus factus est Caroline Shaw - To the hands James MacMillan - Seven Last Words from the Cross

Sun 22 March 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Hidden Cambridge:Really? There's more to the UL site than the library?: A walking tour

Explore the University Library site and discover its unusual and fascinating stories. Led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Artists for Kettle's Yard

Artists for Kettle’s Yard is a selling exhibition which features artworks generously gifted by donors to support The Jim and Helen Ede Fund Endowment Campaign ahead of Kettle’s Yard’s 70th anniversary in 2027.

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.

12:00PM - 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?

12:00PM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

2:00PM - 2:30PM

Pride in Nature LGBTQ+ Tour

Join us for a tour of those stories usually left untold!

2:00PM - 4:00PM

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: STRANGERS IN KYOTO 22 MAR 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of ‘Strangers in Kyoto’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge.

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.

4:00PM - 6:00PM

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: SILENCE OF THE SEA 22 MAR 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of ‘Silence of the Sea’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: GHOST KILLER 22 MAR 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of ‘Ghost Killer’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge.