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

Saffron Walden Museum
01 Sep 2026
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Impress the crowd with a colourful feather crown. Saffron Walden Museum have many beautiful hats and bird feathers on display, to help you draw inspiration. 

Cambridge Museum of Technology
23 Jul 2026
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Explore what lives within the river with Cambridge Museum of Technology.

Cambridge Museum of Technology
24 Jul 2026
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Learn all about rivers in this practical, hands-on drop-in session based at Cambridge Museum of Technology, overlooking the River Cam. 

Cambridge Museum of Technology
28 Aug 2026
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Experience printing in different ways.  Explore cyanotype or sun printing (weather dependent) and printing by hand at this free drop-in, included in museum entry at Cambridge Museum of Technology.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
01 Jul 2026
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Join a relaxed morning at the Fitzwilliam Museum for all the family.

 

 


 

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
01 Aug 2026
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Learn how sound is made, travels and is heard.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
03 Aug 2026
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Learn how sound is made, travels and is heard.

Museum of Classical Archaeology
17 Jul 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
14 Aug 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
04 Sep 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.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
25 Jul 2026
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How do telescopes help us see distant stars? Why do mirrors reflect? What happens when light bends?

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
27 Jul 2026
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How do telescopes help us see distant stars? Why do mirrors reflect? What happens when light bends?

Museum of Zoology
27 Aug 2026
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Join us for a day of Family Fun at the Museum of Zoology.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
08 Aug 2026
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Journey from our home planet to the furthest reaches of the Solar System!

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
03 Aug 2026
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Enjoy a relaxed morning at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, open exclusively to children with sensory sensitivities along with families, siblings and carers.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
10 Aug 2026
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Enjoy a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum of the History of Science, open exclusively to children with sensory sensitivities along with families, siblings and carers.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
10 Aug 2026
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Journey from our home planet to the furthest reaches of the Solar System!

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
15 Aug 2026
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Step into the world of doctors, microscopes, and curious medical inventions.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17 Aug 2026
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Step into the world of doctors, microscopes, and curious medical inventions.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
22 Aug 2026
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Why do scientists build models? How can a model help us understand something too big, too small, or too complex to see?

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
24 Aug 2026
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Why do scientists build models? How can a model help us understand something too big, too small, or too complex to see?

Museum of Classical Archaeology
21 Aug 2026
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Join us for a relaxed and friendly evening of sketching amongst our awe-inspiring sculptures. Simply drop in and get your sketch on.

Kettle's Yard
04 Aug 2026
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In this workshop for 11-16 year olds, join artist Damaris Athene and discover new and experimental painting techniques to create flower paintings.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
04 Aug 2026
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Get creative at the Fitzwilliam Museum's free, family-friendly outdoor sensory play experience.

Kettle's Yard
05 Aug 2026
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In this workshop for 7-11 year olds with artist Anna Brownsted, participants will draw journeys without lifting their pencil, build sculptures that balance and bend, and create an installation of artworks.

Kettle's Yard
11 Aug 2026
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Join artist Ian Brownlie for a fun morning discovering relief casting and simple print-making techniques in this workshop for 7-11 year olds.

The National Horseracing Museum
22 Jul 2026
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Make a colourful sock hobby horse at the National Horseracing Museum.

The National Horseracing Museum
29 Jul 2026
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Get creative with clay at the National Horseracing Museum.

The National Horseracing Museum
05 Aug 2026
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Learn how to print your design on a t-shirt at the National Horseracing Museum.

The National Horseracing Museum
12 Aug 2026
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Create your own prints on gelli plates at the National Horseracing Museum.

The National Horseracing Museum
19 Aug 2026
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Create your own horsey mosaic coasters and colourful equine art at the National Horseracing Museum.

The National Horseracing Museum
26 Aug 2026
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The Cromwell Museum
26 Aug 2026
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Discover what was school like in the 17th century with the Cromwell Museum.

Museum of Cambridge
27 Jul 2026
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Step into the past this Summer with Museum of Cambridge.

Museum of Cambridge
03 Aug 2026
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Step into the past this Summer with Museum of Cambridge.


 

Museum of Cambridge
10 Aug 2026
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Step into the past this Summer with Museum of Cambridge.

Museum of Cambridge
17 Aug 2026
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Step into the past this Summer with Museum of Cambridge.

24 Aug 2026
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Step into the past this Summer with Museum of Cambridge.

Museum of Cambridge
31 Aug 2026
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Step into the past this Summer with Museum of Cambridge.

The Polar Museum
17 Aug 2026
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Enjoy a relaxed morning at the Polar Museum, open exclusively to children with sensory sensitivities along with families, siblings and carers.