Ice Age Time Machine
Dr David Waterhouse trained as a palaeontologist and for the past 20 years has been involved in studying the animals that lived during that last Ice Age. He's been the curator of the Polar Museum since 2023 and we're thrilled to be welcoming him for a talk on one of his greatest passions.
From David:
Learn about a range of queer stories and those who challenged gender expectations throughout history, from trans lichenologist Elke Mackenzie, to the deep love expressed by some expedition members for their companions, to artistic expressions of gender over long polar winters, to the surprising connection between Hunter & Palmers biscuits and the taboos around discussing homosexuality in the 20th century.
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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!
Ages 12+, drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
FREE, drop-in.
The Sedgwick Museum is proud to present its new LGBTQ+ tour as part of the University of Cambridge Museums' Bridging Binaries programme.
It is hard to say for certain that a 19th century scientist was queer just from their memoirs. It is difficult to know whether they were in a romantic relationship with the ‘secretary’ they lived with, or were they just that – a secretary? In the same era, were the two women who lived together for thirty years really just ‘close friends’? Looking for queerness in museum collections can be challenging.
The Sedgwick Museum is proud to present its new LGBTQ+ tour as part of the University of Cambridge Museums' Bridging Binaries programme.
It is hard to say for certain that a 19th century scientist was queer just from their memoirs. It is difficult to know whether they were in a romantic relationship with the ‘secretary’ they lived with, or were they just that – a secretary? In the same era, were the two women who lived together for thirty years really just ‘close friends’? Looking for queerness in museum collections can be challenging.
We'll welcome you with a glass of wine and our friendly instructors will offer you expert guidance to build your confidence and artistic skills. Get inspired by the ancient masterpieces in our Cast Gallery and try your hand at drawing, all while you enjoy after-hours access to the Museum. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to have a fun evening with friends, this is the event for you.
All levels of experience are welcome and materials will be provided.
Imagining Coastlines brings together environmental artist Kaitlin Ferguson and Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health at UCL, to explore how art and geology can help us imagine and understand future coastal change.
Through a series of walks along East Anglia’s present and predicted future coastlines, Kaitlin and Ilan have investigated long-term environmental processes, local experiences of change, and the futures that coastal communities may face.
Throughout the evening:
All ages are welcome, but these sessions are particularly aimed at inspiring adults to pick up a paintbrush.
No art experience is needed, our friendly staff and volunteers can support you. If the studio is busy, you may be asked to come back later.
Each flower painting session will be facilitated by a different artist, sharing their own individual style, skill and knowledge through invitations and support. Explore more sessions here.
An Indian classical dancer has a set of jewellery and costumes that are worn in a particular order to represent more than just ornamentation. It also takes the dancer a few hours to transform into an artist ready for performance. In this talk, you will explore the special jewellery and costumes of a Bharata Natyam dancer and discover what each piece means beyond just bling.
About the speaker
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology cares for some remarkable archaeological objects from Cambridgeshire. In this workshop Senior Curator of European Archaeology, Dr Jody Joy, will talk about some of his favourite objects from the local area, providing insights into the lives of people who have lived in the Cambridge region since the end of the last Ice Age, and revealing the new stories research into these objects has uncovered.
