Arts Pioneers is a monthly art club based at the Fitzwilliam Museum for young people aged 11-19 of mixed abilities. We offer a friendly, supportive and flexible environment to enable young people to work with professional artists and develop their art skills and express their creativity. Assisted by support workers and museum educators, the group explore the over half a million art works and objects, participating in lots of different fun art activities.  

Members of the group work towards an Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification that supports young people to develop their creative practice and leadership skills. More information about Arts Award

If your child is interested in attending please contact your Social Worker or Disabled Children’s Early Help Co-ordinator, to see whether you can use your personalised budget to join the group. More information about short breaks funding. If you are not in receipt of funding, there is a self-referral form.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the group please speak to Marie mfk25@cam.ac.uk or 01223 332898/ 07707282822. We offer free taster sessions which Marie can organise for you. 

 

What's On

Great St Mary's Church
16 Feb 2026
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Enjoy an evening of craft activities built around the theme of how the natural world communicates, followed by the chance to hear choral music in the relaxed setting of Great St Mary's Church.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
18 Feb 2026
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Can you escape from Hades, the Greek underworld? Join us for an ancient adventure as we open late and turn down the lights for Twilight at the Museums.

Centre for Computing History
18 Feb 2026
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Join the Centre for Computing History for a workshop where we look at the micro:bit CreateAI tool and use it to 'wake up' some of the museum exhibits! 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
03 Jan 2026
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Feed your feathered friends through winter months.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
07 Feb 2026
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Make your own tiny garden in a pot, plant up with seeds and watch it grow.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
07 Mar 2026
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Come along and print some lovely patterns with a variety of fruit and veggies.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
04 Apr 2026
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Celebrate the season of cherry blossom by creating your own stunning artwork.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 Jan 2026
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Fakes and forgeries exposed in new exhibition, opening 17 January 2026.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
22 Jan 2026
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Join us for our second Little Stars session – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 Feb 2026
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Join us for our third Little Stars session – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 Jan 2026
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Join us for our Saturday opening and explore a museum full of surprises — from a giant frog and papier-mâché horse teeth to Charles Darwin’s microscope, alongside sundials, towering telescopes, and pocket-sized globes that bring the story of science to life.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
21 Feb 2026
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Join us for our Saturday opening and explore a museum full of surprises — from a giant frog and papier-mâché horse teeth to Charles Darwin’s microscope, alongside sundials, towering telescopes, and pocket-sized globes that bring the story of science to life.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
23 Jan 2026
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This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple.

Museum of Zoology
09 Jan 2026
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Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for storytime and play.

Museum of Zoology
09 Jan 2026
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Join us for a free expert guided tour of the Museum

Museum of Zoology
07 Feb 2026
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Come celebrate 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a zine-making workshop! 

Museum of Zoology
11 Feb 2026
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Based on her new book 'Ghosts Behind Glass', author Dolly Jørgensen takes you with her to encounter extinct species in museums worldwide.

Kettle's Yard
10 Jan 2026
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Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
29 Jan 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week we welcome Laura van der Heijden on cello and Jâms Coleman on piano for the Max and Evelyn Forbes concert.

Kettle's Yard
05 Feb 2026
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Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a Chamber Music concert with the Fidelio Trio.

Kettle's Yard
12 Feb 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Fenella Humphreys, violin, and Sam Armstrong, piano, in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
19 Feb 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Trio Havisham in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
26 Feb 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with newcomers to Kettle’s Yard, Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Ryan Corbett.

Kettle's Yard
19 Mar 2026
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Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Riot Ensemble.

Kettle's Yard
16 Apr 2026
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Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Rosie Middleton, mezzo-soprano, and Kathryn Williams, flute.

Kettle's Yard
07 May 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Nash Ensemble in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
14 May 2026
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Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a Chamber Music concert with Petr Limonov, piano.

Kettle's Yard
21 May 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Solem Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
28 May 2026
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Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Carducci Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Kettle's Yard
04 Jun 2026
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Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Clare Hammond, piano.

The Polar Museum
03 Feb 2026
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Join us for one of three free talks from Dr Ilona Kater all about the Arctic. 

The Polar Museum
27 Jan 2026
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Join us for one of three free talks from Dr Ilona Kater all about the Arctic. 

The Polar Museum
20 Jan 2026
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Join us for one of three free talks from Dr Ilona Kater all about the Arctic. 

 


 

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
21 Jan 2026
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Discover the various meanings of the dancing Shiva concept and his hand gestures with historian and dancer Monisha Bharadwaj.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
29 Jan 2026
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An early evening concert in the museum's galleries performed by a Persian music group.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
27 Jun 2026
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An early evening concert in the museum's galleries featuring a vibrant and dynamic performance of Arabic music.

The Polar Museum
10 Jan 2026
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Take advantage of all the Polar Museum has to offer on Saturdays, for all ages!

 

Museum of Classical Archaeology
31 Jan 2026
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From queens, emperors and divine beings, to scientists, artists and global communities, explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
13 Feb 2026
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From queens, emperors and divine beings, to scientists, artists and global communities, explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
21 Feb 2026
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From queens, emperors and divine beings, to scientists, artists and global communities, explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.