What's On: What's On

Mon 2 September 2019

9:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

From pre-historic themed crafts and ancient archaeology, to pirate adventures on the high seas and nature-based fun, scroll down to choose from over 140 low-cost or FREE family events.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Understanding the transformation of urban landscapes through satellite data

Hannes Taubenböck will discuss how existing gaps in our understanding on urban landscapes can be filled with Big Earth Data, and how the effects of urbanisation can be made tangible and immediate through new visualization of such data.

Tue 3 September 2019

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Permeable Spaces

An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection

Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints

This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Summer at the Museums

From pre-historic themed crafts and ancient archaeology, to pirate adventures on the high seas and nature-based fun, scroll down to choose from over 140 low-cost or FREE family events.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam

This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

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

Wed 4 September 2019

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Permeable Spaces

An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection

Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints

This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam

This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.

Thu 5 September 2019

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Permeable Spaces

An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection

Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints

This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam

This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Highlight Visit The Old Library at Magdalene College

The Old Library at Magdalene College, will be open to the public for viewing in 2019 on the First Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm.

Fri 6 September 2019

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Permeable Spaces

An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection

Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints

This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam

This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.

10:30AM - 11:15AM

Animal Tails: Monkeys and more

Stories and play for ages 2-5

11:30AM - 12:15PM

Animal Tails: Monkeys and more

Stories and play for ages 2-5

5:30PM - 8:30PM

Genome Lates: Defeat The Helix

WARNING! An alien life-form known as The Helix has found Earth and is taking over the planet as we know it! Can you solve clues to defeat them? Enter Mission HQ, or book for the timed puzzle experience, at the Wellcome Genome Campus and work together - only your skills puzzle-solving can save us now... You have until September to defeat them!

Sat 7 September 2019

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection

Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints

This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam

This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Family first Saturdays

Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect materials to use in the Museum.

Sun 8 September 2019

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection

Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints

This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam

This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.

WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Mon 2 September 2019	9:00AM - 5:00PM	Exhibition: Permeable Spaces An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Highlight Summer at the Museums From pre-historic themed crafts and ancient archaeology, to pirate adventures on the high seas and nature-based fun, scroll down to choose from over 140 low-cost or FREE family events.
	2:00PM - 4:00PM	Understanding the transformation of urban landscapes through satellite data Hannes Taubenböck will discuss how existing gaps in our understanding on urban landscapes can be filled with Big Earth Data, and how the effects of urbanisation can be made tangible and immediate through new visualization of such data.
Tue 3 September 2019	9:00AM - 5:00PM	Exhibition: Permeable Spaces An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Highlight Summer at the Museums From pre-historic themed crafts and ancient archaeology, to pirate adventures on the high seas and nature-based fun, scroll down to choose from over 140 low-cost or FREE family events.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.
	7:15PM - 8:15PM	University social club swimming Cancelled This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals
Wed 4 September 2019	9:00AM - 5:00PM	Exhibition: Permeable Spaces An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.
Thu 5 September 2019	9:00AM - 5:00PM	Exhibition: Permeable Spaces An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.
	11:00AM - 1:00PM	Highlight Visit The Old Library at Magdalene College The Old Library at Magdalene College, will be open to the public for viewing in 2019 on the First Thursday of the month from 11am to 1pm.
Fri 6 September 2019	9:00AM - 5:00PM	Exhibition: Permeable Spaces An exhibition that questions how physical spaces shape our perceptions and behaviour, and how in return we shape them.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.
	10:30AM - 11:15AM	Animal Tails: Monkeys and more Stories and play for ages 2-5
	11:30AM - 12:15PM	Animal Tails: Monkeys and more Stories and play for ages 2-5
	5:30PM - 8:30PM	Genome Lates: Defeat The Helix WARNING! An alien life-form known as The Helix has found Earth and is taking over the planet as we know it! Can you solve clues to defeat them? Enter Mission HQ, or book for the timed puzzle experience, at the Wellcome Genome Campus and work together - only your skills puzzle-solving can save us now... You have until September to defeat them!
Sat 7 September 2019	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.
	2:00PM - 4:00PM	Family first Saturdays Visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point and collect materials to use in the Museum.
Sun 8 September 2019	12:00PM - 5:00PM	Fans Unfolded: Conserving the Lennox-Boyd collection Showcasing rare and exquisitely decorated fans from the collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox Boyd, allocated to the Museum by H.M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax in 2015, this display reveals the techniques behind the making, investigation and conservation of fans.
	12:00PM - 5:00PM	Palaces in the Night: The urban landscape in Whistler’s prints This second exhibition of the Fitzwilliam’s collection of etchings, drypoints and lithographs, by the American artist James McNeill Whistler, is devoted to the cityscapes for which he is most celebrated as a printmaker.
	12:00PM - 5:00PM	The celebrated Mr Belzoni: A cultural gift to the Fitzwilliam This in-focus exhibition is centred on a new acquisition: Jan Adam Kruseman’s posthumous portrait of the celebrated adventurer, Giovanni Battista Belzoni, known as ‘The Great Belzoni’.