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

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
19 Jun 2026
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Join us to celebrate some of the queer histories of the Sedgwick Museum's collections and people.
 

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
12 Jun 2026
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Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

 

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
26 Jun 2026
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Drop in and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.

 

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
22 May 2026

Cambridge University Botanic Garden is delighted to partner once again with the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) to launch a new free-to-enter special photography competition.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
06 Jun 2026
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As part of the Festival of Plants come and create craft inspired by our amazing roses.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
18 Jun 2026
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Join us for a Welly Walk around the Garden.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
21 Jun 2026
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What are the key ingredients for successful large‑scale nature recovery?

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
11 Jun 2026
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A Land Where Our Monuments Bloom brings together archival footage of LGBTQ+ pride movements from 1979 to the present alongside contemporary material, celebrating queer history, visibility, and community.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
11 Jun 2026
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A Land Where Our Monuments Bloom brings together archival footage of LGBTQ+ pride movements from 1979 to the present alongside contemporary material, celebrating queer history, visibility, and community.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
16 Jun 2026
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Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
28 Jul 2026
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After-hours sketching at the Whipple Museum, Cambridge. 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
20 Jun 2026
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science
20 Jun 2026
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We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum! 

Museum of Zoology
02 Jul 2026
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Love ladybirds? Then join us as we chat LIVE online with a ladybird expert!

Museum of Zoology
04 Jul 2026
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Do not miss Zoology Live! our annual Family Day with loads going on for all ages!

Kettle's Yard
02 Aug 2026
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Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.

Kettle's Yard
16 Aug 2026
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Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.

Kettle's Yard
16 Aug 2026
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Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.

Kettle's Yard
02 Aug 2026
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Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.

The Cromwell Museum
05 Aug 2026
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Do you have what it takes to join the New Modelled Army and fight for Parliament at the Cromwell Museum?

The Cromwell Museum
12 Aug 2026
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Drop by the Cromwell Museum to discover what herbs and flowers were used in the 17th century, and plant a seed to take home with you.

The Cromwell Museum
19 Aug 2026
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Become an archaeologist at the Cromwell Museum. 

Kettle's Yard
12 Jun 2026
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Join writer Maria Fusco for an afternoon reading in the Kettle’s Yard house, inspired by Gillian Ayres’ painting Untitled.  

Museum of Classical Archaeology
23 Jul 2026
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Get up close with the ancient world at Hands On with the Romans.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
30 Jul 2026
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Travel to the world of ancient Rome in an action-packed family day.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
13 Aug 2026
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*Cancelled due to high temperatures*

Whirl back in time at the Museum of Classical Archaeology to the world of ancient Greece.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
05 Aug 2026
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Get creative at this hands-on family art event inspired by the Museum of Classical Archaeology's collection.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
20 Aug 2026
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Get creative at this hands-on family art event inspired by the Museum of Classical Archaeology's collection.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
26 Aug 2026
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Get up close with the ancient world at Hands On with the Romans.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
09 Jul 2026
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Join us for a film screening of Black Town and Gown.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
21 Jul 2026
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Enjoy a variety of hands-on creative activities.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
23 Jul 2026
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Trace the fascinating botanical adventure and remarkable travels of the Amaryllis belladonna, also known as the Belladonna Lily, with Dr Kimberly Glassman, Research Associate of Botanical Collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum. 

The Fitzwilliam Museum
25 Jul 2026
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Join us at the Fitz for our monthly Crafternoon

The Fitzwilliam Museum
07 Aug 2026
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Led by dental academic Dr Thomas O’Connor

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

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

Kettle's Yard
16 Jul 2026
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Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house to celebrate author Rebecca Birrell’s debut novel Venus, Vanishing.

Norris Museum
28 Jul 2026
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Celebrate 600 years of Bridge Chapel with a day of family fun at The Norris Museum!

Norris Museum
07 Aug 2026
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Design and create marvellous mosaic hanging decorations and coasters, at The Norris Museum with professional mosaic artist, Zena Brackenbury, by pressing real glass tesserae into air drying clay.

Norris Museum
11 Aug 2026
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Family Fun Day at The Norris Museum, Holt Island, and the St Ives Methodist Church