Join the Director of the Museum of Zoology, Professor Paul Brakefield, as he explores the evolution and development of eyespot patterns on butterfly wings.
Suitable for ages 12+
Free. No need to book.
11 - 14 yrs
Work with staff and artists on a special Arts Award project to develop and test creative ideas for an upcoming exhibition on the theme of food, feasting and fasting. Find out about what goes on behind the scenes at the Museum and share your own mini-exhibition at the end of the week.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk.
Image: Pierre Auguste Renoir, Apples and walnuts (detail)
Ages 11+
Join us for our popular summer arts festival creating a circus of the bizarre in our marquee on the front lawn. Part of Family Art Week.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk.
Photo by Fer Gomez on Unsplash
11 - 13 yrs
Find your Fitzwilliam favourites or discover something new to inspire your very own artwork. There is no set theme but lots of lovely art materials – join us and get creative in the Studio with artist Iona McCuaig.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
13 - 18 yrs
Ignite your imagination with a tour of the Museum then join artist Iona McCuaig in the Studio to find your own creative self using a range of materials. Your studio, your art, your time to experiment and explore.
£5 • Pay £2 more to also book for Mindfulness and art
11 - 13 yrs
Follow in the footsteps of famous artists as we travel through the Museum’s galleries. Make your own journal to capture the observations from your artistic journey with artist Caroline Wendling.
£5 • Pay £2 more to also book for Mindfulness and art.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
13 - 18 yrs
Become Journey men and women (art apprentice graduates of the medieval period!) and search for your next inspiration by travelling the world through the collections of the Museum. Your artistic journey will be led by artist Caroline Wendling, who will support you in recording your findings and discoveries and creating new artworks.
£5 • Pay £2 more to also book for Mindfulness and art.
Explore the Jennifer Lee and Artist: Unknown exhibitions.
These self-led drawing activities are designed to develop your drawing skills to discover new perspectives. Pop in for 5 minutes or stay all afternoon! Take you work home or display it for us, and other visitors.
Drawing activities are suitable for all ages and abilities.
10.30 – 12.00 • 5 – 7 yrs
13.00 – 14.30 • 8 – 12 yrs
Visit the Beggarstaffs exhibition and create your own playful poster with artist Lara Jones.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the workshop.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
