Choose something in the Museum to draw and we can add your drawing to our 'Wall of Fame' which will be published on our social media after half term. If you are stuck for inspiration, why not have a go at one of our challenge cards?
This event is working in partnership with a local adoption group to celebrate families with adopted children.
Join us in our Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops all day. Respond to the displays and exhibitions to make your own artworks. Get creative with artists and our education volunteers for as long as you like between 12 and 4pm.
This workshop is free and for families with children of all ages. Activities are for all but most suitable for children between 3 and 11 years.
No previous art experience is necessary just drop in and have fun!
FREE, drop in.
Artist led workshops for families.
Join us in our new Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops all day. Respond to the displays and exhibitions to make your own artworks. Get creative with artists and our education volunteers for as long as you like between 12 and 4pm.
This workshop is free and for families with children of all ages. Activities are for all but most suitable for children between 3 and 11 years.
No previous art experience is necessary just drop in and have fun!
Kettle’s Yard learning team will be messing about with boats at this free drop-in family workshop in collaboration with the Cambridge Family Film Festival. Accompanying a film programme all about water, this workshop will ask you to imagine life at sea, make your own boat and set sail in all weathers. With examples of artists’ responses to water from the Kettle’s Yard collection.
Join Kettle’s Yard for a fun interactive day, exploring what living in and around Cambridge means to you. Part of the University of Cambridge’s Festival of Ideas, drop-in anytime from 12–4pm to take part in a series of artist led workshops. Working with ‘The Cambridge Show’ artists, Anna Brownsted and Luciana Rosado, you can create artwork inspired by Cambridge, your ideas of home and hopes for the future of the city.
Enjoy a special Saturday opening highlighting centuries of toys and fun for children. Co-hosted with the Whipple Library, play with our museum handling objects and enjoy quirky Victorian children's books from our special collections.
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Family tours
Tours last 30 minutes and leave at 14.00 and 15.00. Recommended for children aged 5+.
Storytelling
Storytelling lasts 30 minutes and leaves at 14.30 and 15.30. Recommended for Children 2-5 yrs.
Number restrictions apply for both, please collect a sticker from the Courtyard Entrance.
Plus...
Family tours
Tours last 30 minutes and leave at 14.00 and 15.00. Recommended for children aged 5+.
Storytelling
Storytelling lasts 30 minutes and leaves at 14.30 and 15.30. Recommended for Children 2-5 yrs.
Number restrictions apply for both, please collect a sticker from the Courtyard Entrance.
Plus...
Family tours
Tours last 30 minutes and leave at 14.00 and 15.00. Recommended for children aged 5+.
Storytelling
Storytelling lasts 30 minutes and leaves at 14.30 and 15.30. Recommended for Children 2-5 yrs.
Number restrictions apply for both, please collect a sticker from the Courtyard Entrance.
Plus...
Family tours
Tours last 30 minutes and leave at 14.00 and 15.00. Recommended for children aged 5+.
Storytelling
Storytelling lasts 30 minutes and leaves at 14.30 and 15.30. Recommended for Children 2-5 yrs.
Number restrictions apply for both, please collect a sticker from the Courtyard Entrance.
