How can we make a difference to the sound something makes? Experiment with the museum’s duochord, tuning forks and other objects to find out how sound can be changed and measured. Find out why there are different sizes of instruments and what difference that makes to the sounds they can make.
There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.
Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Ages 12+
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Ages 12+
Created by Jim and Helen Ede, the house combines their collection of twentieth-century art alongside furniture, textiles, ceramics and natural objects in what Jim Ede described as ‘a space, an ambience, a home’.
On this guided tour, get to know the story behind the creation of Kettle’s Yard, gain fascinating insights into some of the artworks and objects on display, and learn about the relationships between the Edes and the many artists in the collection.
Created by Jim and Helen Ede, the house combines their collection of twentieth-century art alongside furniture, textiles, ceramics and natural objects in what Jim Ede described as ‘a space, an ambience, a home’.
On this guided tour, get to know the story behind the creation of Kettle’s Yard, gain fascinating insights into some of the artworks and objects on display, and learn about the relationships between the Edes and the many artists in the collection.
Created by Jim and Helen Ede, the house combines their collection of twentieth-century art alongside furniture, textiles, ceramics and natural objects in what Jim Ede described as ‘a space, an ambience, a home’.
On this guided tour, get to know the story behind the creation of Kettle’s Yard, gain fascinating insights into some of the artworks and objects on display, and learn about the relationships between the Edes and the many artists in the collection.
Created by Jim and Helen Ede, the house combines their collection of twentieth-century art alongside furniture, textiles, ceramics and natural objects in what Jim Ede described as ‘a space, an ambience, a home’.
On this guided tour, get to know the story behind the creation of Kettle’s Yard, gain fascinating insights into some of the artworks and objects on display, and learn about the relationships between the Edes and the many artists in the collection.
The Cambridge Herbarium holds around 1.1 million plant specimens, representing over 300 years of botanical history. This includes the collections of famous natural scientists such as Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, but also those of other key botanists that may be less familiar.
In this talk, come and learn about the history of some of the wonders hidden away in the Herbarium. Whether that be plants which are now extinct in the wild, Victorian teaching resources or gorgeous botanical illustrations, there are a wealth of plant-related treasures to explore.
A day of creativity where participants will explore the gallery and its collection while taking part in exciting hands-on activities.
Throughout the day, participants will complete their own logbook to take home, and will receive an Arts Award Discover certificate around 4 weeks after the session.
This event is aimed at children aged 7-12.
Tickets are £15 per participant.
Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Limited places – online booking essential.
Across the sessions, participants will explore the museum gallery and collections while taking part in exciting hands-on creative activities.
Participants will complete their own Arts Award logbook to take home and will receive their Arts Award Discover certificate approximately 4 weeks after the sessions.
Participants must attend BOTH sessions to achieve their Arts Award Discover certificate, so please make sure you are available for both dates when booking.
Session 1. Wednesday 19th August, 1–3pm
