Did all of the dinosaurs disappear? Is it true that whales used to live on land? Just how old are the oldest animals?
Travel back in time with us and take part in our hands-on activities to find the answers to these questions and more!
Meet scientists from the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences who are studying the fossils of ancient animals to understand how they evolved. Chat to them about their work and find out what it's like to research some of the earliest animals on Earth.
Did all of the dinosaurs disappear? Is it true that whales used to live on land? Just how old are the oldest animals?
Travel back in time with us and take part in our hands-on activities to find the answers to these questions and more!
Meet scientists from the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences who are studying the fossils of ancient animals to understand how they evolved. Chat to them about their work and find out what it's like to research some of the earliest animals on Earth.
Add a little science to your Halloween celebrations and discover the fascinating world of skeletons. Explore the bones tunic, find out what your bones do for you, and compare human and animal X-rays.
There will be a short, 5-minute talk about the objects at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. You can arrive at any time and stay for as long or as little as you like.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Add a little science to your Halloween celebrations and discover the fascinating world of skeletons. Explore the bones tunic, find out what your bones do for you, and compare human and animal X-rays.
There will be a short, 5-minute talk about the objects at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. You can arrive at any time and stay for as long or as little as you like.
There’s no need to book, just drop-in. All welcome, especially suitable for families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Zoom back in time to the world of ancient Greece at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. Learn to weave like Athena, make your own helmet like Ares, and handle replica objects from everyday Greek life.
Join us and step into a world of gods, heroes, myths, and more...
Join us for a relaxed and social session in the galleries with your baby. This sensory, playful session will introduce different ways to explore the gallery with your little one. This session is suitable for 0 – 18months.
Session runs 1-2pm
A family ticket is for up to two adults and three children
Bring your little explorer for a story-based journey through the museum. This relaxed and social session will include sensory, hands-on and playful activities.
Please note, the session will move through different galleries and museum spaces. To allow enough space for all participants, we kindly request buggies not be brought into the galleries during the session. A buggy park will be available at the accessible entrance of the museum. This session is suitable for 18 months – 5 years.
Session runs 10.30-11.30am
Come and explore, play, create and have fun with materials in our Creative Studio on the lower ground floor!
Workshops are free and supported by the Fitz Families team. All materials are included, and the workshops are suitable for children aged 5-12 years with their parents and carers.
This month, create your own three-dimensional soft sculpture using flexible wire, tracing paper and felt. Explore shape, form and transparency as you build and layer materials to create unique sculptural artworks inspired by contemporary ceramics and 3D sculpture practices.
Come and make some beautiful artwork using different shaped leaves from the Garden.
Ages 3 +
Children must be accompanied at all times.
Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event. Adults do not need to book to accompany however please note that adults will be required to pay for Garden entry on arrival.
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.
