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Mon 13 April 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

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 - 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.

Tue 14 April 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

‘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

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

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

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.

7:30PM - 9:00PM

Below the Bridge: A Mill Road life, 1961-65

Mill Road History Society presents a personal account of ordinary life on Mill Road in the early 1960s in a now-demolished terrace.

Wed 15 April 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

‘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

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

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

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 4 July

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.

10:30AM - 12:30PM

Spring into King's - An Exclusive Guided Experience at King’s College Cambridge

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a rare opportunity to discover the beauty, history, and horticultural heritage of King’s College Cambridge.

6:15PM - 8:30PM

Becoming William Morris - Morris Month 2026

Each year, artist Freddie Yauner undertakes ‘Morris-anuary’: a three-month homage to William Morris from 1st January to 24th March (Morris’ birthday), where he attempts to ‘become’ Morris whilst making new works. Immersing himself in the creative outputs, principles and vision of Morris and exploring how they can be applied to contemporary society.

Thu 16 April 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

‘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

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

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

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 5 July

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.

5:00PM

Clare Hall 60th Anniversary Tanner and Ashby Lectures 2026

Clare Hall is pleased to welcome Professor David Nirenberg and Professor Y.M. Dennis Lo as speakers for the special 60th Anniversary Tanner and Ashby Lectures, on Thursday 16 April 2026, from 17.00 in the Robinson Auditorium.

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!

7:00PM - 10:30PM

LYR

Featuring Poet Laureate Simon Armitage.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

New Music: Rosie Middleton, mezzo-soprano, and Helen Whitaker, flute

Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Fri 17 April 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

‘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

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

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

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 6 July

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.

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.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

The Archaeology of Wandlebury Hillfort: A Twilight Talk

Join Dr Matt Brudenell and Dr Oscar Aldred for a fascinating talk on the archaeology of Wandlebury, with an opportunity to see finds too.

7:30PM - 11:00PM

Spring Ceilidh with Firecrest

A folk dance for all.

Sat 18 April 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 - 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

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

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 7 July

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 a guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

7:00PM

Continuum in Concert: 60th Anniversary of Clare Hall

Continuum returns to Robinson College Chapel for a special anniversary concert featuring a spring programme of British choral music.

Today 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 - 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.

11:30AM - 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 Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

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?

2:30PM - 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.