Visit the 17th century herb garden at the Cromwell Museum, find out what herbs and flowers were used for by the Cromwell family, and plant a seed to take home with you.
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
For more information, visit the Cromwell Museum website.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Do you have what it takes to join the New Modelled Army and fight for Parliament?
Join in the fun outside the Cromwell Museum to meet real Civil War soldiers, take part in training, and receive your recruitment certificate signed by Oliver Cromwell. Plus, make your own civil war soldier craft!
This is a drop in event, no booking required.
For more information, visit the Cromwell Museum website.
We invite families with children who have additional sensory needs to join us for our Studio Sunday Relaxed Session. These quieter art making workshops aim to provide a comfortable creative experience at Kettle’s Yard.
In our Clore Learning Studio, participants can make art inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard, supported by artists and volunteers. No prior art experience is required.
Activities are designed for children ages 3–11 and we encourage parents and carers to create alongside their child.
We invite families with children who have additional sensory needs to join us for our Studio Sunday Relaxed Session. These quieter art making workshops aim to provide a comfortable creative experience at Kettle’s Yard.
In our Clore Learning Studio, participants can make art inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard, supported by artists and volunteers. No prior art experience is required.
Activities are designed for children ages 3–11 and we encourage parents and carers to create alongside their child.
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Get hands-on with creative activities inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard.
No art experience needed — our friendly artists and volunteers will support you step-by-step. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to participate but Studio Sunday is most suitable for children between 3–11 years.
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Get hands-on with creative activities inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard.
No art experience needed — our friendly artists and volunteers will support you step-by-step. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to participate but Studio Sunday is most suitable for children between 3–11 years.
Join us for our biggest Family Day of the year! This year we are talking all about insects - from mini-beast hunts to short talks for all the family. We are delighted to also offer some wildlife workshops and walks at the beautiful Trinity College Fellows' Garden (not normally open to the public).
Trinity College Fellows’ Garden
We will be LIVE online via You Tube chatting with Professor Helen Roy all about ladybirds - what would you like to know? Why are ladybirds different colours? What do they eat? How long do they live? Get your questions ready as we will be answering them live on the night! Plus we'll be chatting about the Museum's ladybird collection - one of our most important & significant collections.
Go to our blog for the link to the livestream https://museumofzoologyblog.com/2026/06/21/zoology-live-2026/
Join us for Little Stars – a relaxed morning at the Whipple Museum. We’ll have picture books, drawing materials, and sensory play resources. We’d also love to hear what you’d like to see in future activities for little ones at the museum.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families with babies and young children.
Find out which plants are part of this amazing group and create something rosy to take home.
Free family drop in all day - no need to book!
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
