The history of science is full of examples of people creating models, machines and devices to make calculations easier. Explore some of the maths and measuring objects from our handling collection, from the abacus to the pocket calculator, and see if you can use them to solve real-life puzzles and problems. Can you create or design your own mathematical machine?
The history of science is full of examples of people creating models, machines and devices to make calculations easier. Explore some of the maths and measuring objects from our handling collection, from the abacus to the pocket calculator, and see if you can use them to solve real-life puzzles and problems. Can you create or design your own mathematical machine?
Visit the Museum to see our amazing nature inspired ceramics created by local primary school children. We have been working across the winter with three local primary schools and a ceramic artist, Louise Beale. As part of The Wild Escape project from The Art Fund, we asked children from three local schools to create a clay sculpture related to British wildlife - the results are now all on display in the Museum. Each carefully crafted sculpture has it's own conservation message, devised and drawn onto flags by the children.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Museum - see our new installation ‘Helping Nature Help Us’ created by pupils from the Grove Primary in Cambridge, Lionel Walden Primary in Doddington and Nelson Academy in Downham Market working with ceramics artist Louise Beale.
Make your own animal sculpture with Louise in workshops taking place throughout the day, discover local wildlife with hands on activities throughout the Museum, and make your pledge for nature.
Use torches, prisms and mirrors to find out more about how light works and how you can control it. What happens when light hits a mirror? Can you turn one pound into four pounds? How do shadows form and how do their shapes change?
Use torches, prisms and mirrors to find out more about how light works and how you can control it. What happens when light hits a mirror? Can you turn one pound into four pounds? How do shadows form and how do their shapes change?
Tuesday to Saturday each week, 10am - 4pm
Closed on Good Friday, 7 April 2023
Pick up our Egg-cellent Penguins trail at the Polar Museum this Easter break. Using ultraviolet light torches, find the hidden clues to lead you to the missing penguin!
Also available - our Children's Audio Guide is free on the Smartify app for you to listen to on your own device, or just £1.50 per child to hire a handset in the museum.
Have fun the Roman way this Easter at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of Roman board games and see if you can beat your friends and family members. You'll even get to make and decorate your very own game to take home with you. Put on your best toga (optional) and drop in to find out how the ancient Romans kept themselves entertained.
Just drop in: no need to book
Tel. +44 (0)1223 330402
Email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk
The secrets are hidden in the plants and places of the Garden. To join in the fun, pick up a free trail booklet on your way into the Garden and set off on your springtime adventure. Outdoor fun for all ages.
Children must be accompanied at all times. Standard Garden admission applies for accompanying adults.
