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We’re redesigning our Learning Gallery, and we need your help! Become a Whipple Museum curator for the afternoon and build your own museum. 

Join the Stained Glass Museum to make seaside crafts linked to their stunning stained glass windows.

Drop-in and meet Peter Methley, who researches how 800 million-year-old rocks could have formed from carbon dioxide dissolved in the ocean. Get hands-on with some scientific testing and find out what it's like to work as an oceans researcher.

Each Wednesday in August, join the Cromwell Museum to explore life was like in the 17th century with hands-on and family friendly activities. All activities free.

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

Join a free family drop-in workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Have you got what it takes to be a Tudor? Make Tudor tiles like those uncovered in the Refectory and have a go at some Tudor themed crafts. 

Explore food through the ages.

This summer Ely Museum is going back to nature with some awesome crafts inspired by the natural world. The theme this week is Wild Flowers!

Join artist Kelly Briggs to create your own tiny sculpture which will disintegrate over time and become a patch of beautiful wild flowers. This workshop is for 11-16 year olds.

Uncover the mysteries of ancient spells and prophecy at the Museum of Classical Archaeology

Join a free family drop-in workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

Be introduced to robot 'staff' member, JNFR (Jennifer!) and hear about the history of Robotics!
 

David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them.
 

Lots of FREE crafts and animal related activities at our Summer Family Day

You are invited to a Summer of Botany at Cambridge University Botanic Garden with family trails and activities throughout the summer.

Put on your civic planner hat and help us build an ancient city…

Drop-in and meet Jeannie Booth and Simon Crowhurst, part of a team that investigates the oceans and atmosphere from thousands of years ago, by studying tiny, microscopic fossils.

Join us for a workshop inspired by the current exhibition Megan Rooney: Echoes & Hours where we’ll be experimenting with mark-making, layers and vibrant colour. This workshop is for 7-11 year olds.

Join a free family drop-in workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Learn how to solder and build a game that tests how steady your nerves are! 

Get hands on with a complete guide to natural dyeing. From planting seeds to your very own naturally dyed bracelet, follow the process of a 2,000-year-old craft.
 

Each Wednesday in August, join the Cromwell Museum to explore life was like in the 17th century with hands-on and family friendly activities. All activities free.

Hunt for animals in the gallery and make your own animal bookmark. 

Explore Wisbech and Fenland Museum's summer exhibition, Beasts, and take part in linked activities at the free family open day.

Explore food through the ages. 

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

A family fun day from Holt Island Nature Reserve, The Norris Museum, and the Methodist Church.

Back by popular demand – Knight Club returns to The Farmland Museum. Learn how to battle like a Medieval Knight and make your own sword and shield from recycled materials.

Join environmental artist Kaitlin Ferguson for a hands-on workshop where you’ll become sustainable architects of the future, imagining and designing new buildings for Kettle’s Yard and Cambridge. This workshop is for 11-16 year olds.

They wanted to do a treasure hunt but all the clues are secret codes! Become a spy and help the team at the Centre of Computing History 'crack' these secret messages.

This summer Ely Museum is going back to nature with some awesome crafts inspired by the natural world. The theme this week is eco-craft!

Meet the mind behind the Centre of Computing History's biggest exhibit - the Megaprocessor!
 

Get creative and make your own postcard. 
 

Back by popular demand! Make your own tie dye bag.

Join a family workshop at the National Horseracing Museum.

Build your own wearable computer using Raspberry Pi Pico! 

Unleash your creativity with professional artist, Caroline Wendling, and celebrate the achievements of yourself or a loved one by making triumphant clay trophies.

Get hands on with a complete guide to natural dyeing. From planting seeds to your very own naturally dyed bracelet, follow the process of a 2,000-year-old craft.

We’re redesigning our Learning Gallery, and we need your help! Become a Whipple Museum curator for the afternoon and build your own museum. 

Explore Ely Museum when it is closed to the public! Ely Museum is having a special summer opening just for children with sensory sensitivities along with their families.

We’re redesigning our Learning Gallery, and we need your help! Become a Whipple Museum curator for the afternoon and build your own museum. 

Design your own journal to help reflect and improve your wellbeing. Use a variety of materials to make a unique cover, then take some time to fill your journal in.
 

David Gilday shares his passion for Rubik's Cube puzzles and his LEGO MINDSTORMS robots that solve them.

Come and explore the good sides of both light and darkness, as we think about the natural world and stories of creation. 

Discover the joys of wet felting and create a menacing, mighty, or mischievous monster mat, with professional artist, Ricki Outis.