Arthropleura is an extinct millipede-like animal that lived about 346-295 million years ago, during the Carboniferous Period. It is the largest known land invertebrate to ever live, and the fossil on display in the Museum, is the largest ever found.
Come along to our free drop-in event and take part in millipede-themed craft activity to celebrate our new giant millipede fossil exhibit. Creepy crawly fun for all the family.
Arthropleura is an extinct millipede-like animal that lived about 346-295 million years ago, during the Carboniferous Period. It is the largest known land invertebrate to ever live, and the fossil on display in the Museum, is the largest ever found.
Come along to our free drop-in event and take part in millipede-themed craft activity to celebrate our new giant millipede fossil exhibit. Creepy crawly fun for all the family.
Join the Museum of Cambridge after hours, to explore the museum under a different light. Pick up a self-guided trail, and start discovering what fascinating secrets hide in the dark corners of a 300-year-old former inn.
Join the Museum of Cambridge after hours, to explore the museum under a different light. Pick up a self-guided trail, and start discovering what fascinating secrets hide in the dark corners of a 300-year-old former inn.
People have been looking up at the night sky and trying to make sense of what they see there since prehistoric times.
Join the Whipple Museum for a chance to explore telescopes, planets and models of the universe. Experiment with moving models and create your own orrery or map of a planet.
Ages 7 -11
Join the Museum for candlelight storytelling, explore the darkened museum with torches, hunt for hidden night-time creatures, and create a puppet for your own storytelling.
Complete the FREE solar system family trail and earn your space stickers reward.
PLUS, create your own space mobile with the Twilight Take Away Craft Packs, available to purchase for just £3.50 from the museum shop
What was it like to be a 17th century sailor? Find out in this exciting livestream event.
Join from home and meet some 17th century soldiers and sailors who are on their way to the West Indies. They'll tell you what life is like for them on their ship, teach you how to tie some knots, and you'll have a chance to sing some sea shanties and rounds along with them!
Visit the Sedgwick Museum and pick up this free, fun-packed trail for all the family.
The Museum is open 10.00-17.00 Monday - Friday and 10.00-16.00 on Saturdays
