Explore the animal kingdom with stories and play. The Museum of Zoology is the 'plaice' to learn about fishes and their friends. Suitable for children ages 2-5. Free. Booking recommended.
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0-4. The sessions are designed with early years development in mind. Artists draw upon their expertise as early years facilitators and use the Kettle’s Yard ethos and collection to create sessions where babies, toddlers and their carers can experience and learn together.
Our early years artists take ideas and inspiration from our collection to create new worlds of development and enjoyment for children from 0 – 4 years old.
Friday 6 September (repeated Friday 20 September)
Animal Tails: Monkeys and more...
10.30-11.15 repeated 11.30-12.15
Join us for lots of drama, movement, dancing and imagining as we tell the story of a lonely little cactus and how he finds friendship. This sessions is led by the wonderful Michelle from Creative Movements Cambridge.
For ages 2-4. Normal admission charge for adults apply. Booking essential via 01223 331875.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
A session for the very young with storyteller Marion Leeper based on that best of all pirate adventures: the Odyssey.
Travel with Odysseus. Help him overcome dangers, defeat strange monsters and get home in time for tea
For ages 3-5
Please note: The Museum has a glass roof. On sunny days temperatures in the gallery can be quite high. Cold water is available in the downstairs foyer and you may bring your own.
Explore the Polar Museum with your little ones when it is closed to the public. Enjoy sensory play, crafts and books to read.
Please note: The Museum regrets that older siblings cannot be accommodated at this event.
Ages 4 and under
Discover the amazing world of birds with stories and play. Handle real feathers, listen to bird song and find the beautiful birds on display in the Museum.
Suitable for children aged 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Two sessions available: Friday 13 May at 10.30am - 11.15am and Friday 13 May 11.30am - 12.15pm
Listen to a special adaptation of Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' with local storyteller Marion Leeper.
Summer at the Museums
This event is part of Summer at the Museums, a mix of hands-on activities, events and trails, for families to enjoy throughout the summer holidays.
0 - 2 yrs
This gently structured session allows babies to discover aspects of the collection through sensory exploration of colour, shapes, texture, sounds and movement. Look at the galleries together and get creative in the Studio.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the workshop.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
2 - 5 yrs
Exploring art together can be magical. Hear stories about objects in the collection, and make art of your own to take home.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the workshop.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk. Places will be confirmed on receipt of payment.
