13/08/2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Event information
Time
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Price
Free
What
Summer with the Museums,
Family events
Where
Museum of Classical Archaeology

Sidgwick Avenue,

Cambridge

CB3 9DA

Who
Adults (18+),
Families

Access information

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.
  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please ask at the reception on the ground floor of the Faculty of Classics.
  • This event involves standing, but we can move chairs around the gallery. Please let us know either when you book tickets or on arrival if you would like us to do so.
  • Find out more about Museum Access.
  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

 

Summer Temperatures

Our glass-roofed gallery can get very warm in the summer months. We recommend bringing water if the weather is forecast to be warm and sunny.

* This event has been cancelled due to high temperatures *

Explore the museum and enjoy a range of craft activities as you discover the stories of the ancient Greek world. Better yet, step into Greek myth and transform yourself into a mighty god, a majestic goddess, a legendary hero or even a fearsome creature with our free face painting!

Face painting will only be available for those aged 3+.

This event is free - just drop in.

 

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.

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