Object handling, experiments and crafts all day, including making your own fluorescent ‘Aurora’ potion, discovering which materials keep you warmer and have a go at making Whale sounds.

Also get the chance to meet intrepid polar scientists from the British Antarctic Survey and ask them about surviving in the Polar wilderness.

 

Meet live insects, uncover skulls, and go on a safari around the galleries. No need to book.
 

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Each Museum will host a short set lasting about 25 minutes, which will introduce the main theme and then combine music and storytelling. The performances are paced to allow those attending to enjoy the collections after the performances.

12.30 Museum of Zoology 
14.00 Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
15.30 The Fitzwilliam Museum
 

15 - 19 yrs

If you are interested in establishing yourself as a designer and maker or pursuing a career in museums and galleries this is the perfect opportunity to find out more about their journeys.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To register your interest please tel: 01223 332904 or email: education@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

Tours will finish in the exhibition at 10.00 when we open to the public. You will be welcome to remain in the exhibition for as long as you wish, or you could be the first in the queue for coffee and pastries in the Café, with tour attendees entitled to a 20% discount for the whole day on production of their ticket. Café open 10.00 – 16.30.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit: Cambridge Live Tickets or tel: 01223 357851

Tours will finish in the exhibition at 10.00 when we open to the public. You will be welcome to remain in the exhibition for as long as you wish, or you could be the first in the queue for coffee and pastries in the Café, with tour attendees entitled to a 20% discount for the whole day on production of their ticket. Café open 10.00 – 16.30.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit: Cambridge Live Tickets or tel: 01223 357851

Tours will finish in the exhibition at 10.00 when we open to the public. You will be welcome to remain in the exhibition for as long as you wish, or you could be the first in the queue for coffee and pastries in the Café, with tour attendees entitled to a 20% discount for the whole day on production of their ticket. Café open 10.00 – 16.30.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit: Cambridge Live Tickets or tel: 01223 357851

Tours will finish in the exhibition at 10.00 when we open to the public. You will be welcome to remain in the exhibition for as long as you wish, or you could be the first in the queue for coffee and pastries in the Café, with tour attendees entitled to a 20% discount for the whole day on production of their ticket. Café open 10.00 – 16.30.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Visit: Cambridge Live Tickets or tel: 01223 357851

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