2024 marks 150 years since the founding of the Cavendish Laboratory of Experimental Physics. No one could have predicted in 1874 that Cambridge physics would give birth to the atomic age: that the electron and neutron would be discovered, and the atom itself split, on Free School Lane.
From delicate glass vessels and workbench instruments to one of the first industrial-scale particle accelerators, our new temporary exhibition traces the founding of the Laboratory and its first six decades through its apparatus.
Join us to celebrate women Earth Scientists at the University of Cambridge and their trailblazing predecessors. Explore our new display, drop into our mini-talks about the women featured, and browse the museum galleries in a relaxed, atmospheric evening setting.
Free drink on arrival (both alcoholic and soft drinks available).
This is free evening events for adults, booking is essential.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, sea-urchins, fossil fish teeth, plesiosaurs with controversial tails... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Explore the Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa exhibition out of hours. Music provided by DJ Bosslady. The Garden Kitchen café will be open for special cocktails and food.
You will also be able to do some late night shopping ahead of the festive period in the Kettle’s Yard shop and pick up special Christmas gifts for friends and family.
The speakers will discuss the importance of art education, creative expression, and the power of art to transform lives.
Cutler and Offeh will explore the challenges and opportunities in art education, drawing from their extensive experiences in the field. They will discuss how art can be a catalyst for social, emotional, and intellectual growth and consider ways to nurture creativity in and out of the classroom.
At this one-day symposium at Kettle’s Yard, convened by Inga Fraser (Senior Curator, House & Collections) and Naomi Polonsky (Assistant Curator, House & Collections), we explore the work of Hans Coper in its broadest contexts: engaging art and design histories, exhibition and curatorial histories, social and political contexts, histories of education and pedagogy.
‘The Cyclamen and the Cedar’ is the culmination of Adham's recent residency at Kettle’s Yard as part of 20/20, a 3 year programme with the UAL Decolonising Arts Institute. The film screening will be followed by a conversation between the artist and curator Guy Haywood.
