Join us on a rare night-time walk for families and learn about the fascinating world of bats. Have a go with our bat detectors as we try to discover what wildlife comes out after the sun goes down. The evening will start with a short talk followed by a walk in the Garden.
For ages 8+, pre-book via 01223 331 875.
Please note: This event is weather dependent.
A session for the very young with storyteller Marion Leeper based on that best of all pirate adventures: the Odyssey.
Travel with Odysseus. Help him overcome dangers, defeat strange monsters and get home in time for tea
For ages 3-5
Please note: The Museum has a glass roof. On sunny days temperatures in the gallery can be quite high. Cold water is available in the downstairs foyer and you may bring your own.
Experiment with paint and try your hand at creating art with marbles and bubbles.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Meet the Fen Edge Archeaology Group for a fun-filled archeaology day. Handle real artefacts and find out what it's like to be an Archeaologist
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Can you survive a changing climate?
Enjoy a range of games, challenges and crafts inspired by ancient civilizations that experienced climate change and weather disruption.
Visit the Whipple History of Science on the same day for related activities
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
Discover the mysterious antler headdresses of prehistoric Star Carr in Yorkshire and make your own headdress to take away.
Follow the trail through the Museum's temporary exhibition, A Survival Story: Prehistoric Life at Star Carr, and imagine what life was like for our ancestors.
Experience a day of science and problem solving with the University of Cambridge Museums. Hone your scientific skills and get a taste of hands-on exploration at this day-long event.
Enjoy sessions with the Whipple Museum of the History of Science, the Sedgwick Museum and the Museum of Zoology before a final forensic investigation at Botanic Gardens.
We're back for another year at Cambridge Live's most popular outdoor event, the Big Weekend. Join us in the Museum tents for hands-on family fun.
As well as a huge number of craft activities to keep little hands busy, we're also hosting the Fitzwilliam Museum's Pop-up Egyptian Coffins Project. Meet real researchers (including Egyptologists and conservators), see real museum objects, hold craft replicas and find out how the coffins are made using the skills of ancient Egyptians from thousands of years ago.
Explore the Polar Museum with your little ones when it is closed to the public. Enjoy sensory play, crafts and books to read.
Please note: The Museum regrets that older siblings cannot be accommodated at this event.
Ages 4 and under
Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play. Handle real feathers, listen to bird song and find the beautiful birds on display in the Museum.
Suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Two sessions available: Friday 13 May at 10.30am - 11.15am and Friday 13 May 11.30am - 12.15pm
