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Whipple Museum of the History of Science
18/07/2022
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Free
Craftswomen is a new exhibition at the Whipple Museum exploring the work of women in the British instrument trade between the 17th and 19th centuries. It exposes the often unseen work of the ‘craftswomen’ who made instruments for measuring, modelling and investigating the world.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
21/06/2023
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Free
A new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire.
Kettle's Yard
08/07/2023
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery explores the historical life and contemporary significance of Palestinian embroidery. 
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
17/08/2023
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Free
A display at the Whipple Museum of the History of Science about pest management in museums.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
07/09/2023
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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£100
Join Twigs Way to explore the wealth of resources available for researching the history of a garden
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB
08/09/2023
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Free
Which stories get remembered, and why? This exhibition explores some new stories from history – stories that help us to separate fact from fiction and history from myth.    
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
21/09/2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Join us in the galleries for an informal exhibition tour of Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Museum of Classical Archaeology
23/09/2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Join us for a hair-raising extravaganza, where we will be exploring the power and potential of hair in the Greco-Roman world!
The Fitzwilliam Museum
23/09/2023
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
Join us for a series of Listening Salons where we come together to take a deep dive into the themes of the Black Atlantic exhibition, exploring them against the wider backdrop of our everyday experiences and the continuing legacies of Britain's relationship to the Black Atlantic. Led by facilitator Ruqayya Bryce and invited guest contributors.
The Polar Museum
25/09/2023
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Discover some of the fascinating themes in the museum with our new tea and talk programme for adults.   
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
27/09/2023
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
£10 (£8 Friends, £5 Students), booking required
Join us at Kettle’s Yard for a panel discussion about our current exhibition Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
29/09/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£25
Go on a journey through the seasons learning about wild flowers with garden historian Twigs Way
The Fitzwilliam Museum
30/09/2023
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
Join us for a series of Listening Salons where we come together to take a deep dive into the themes of the Black Atlantic exhibition, exploring them against the wider backdrop of our everyday experiences and the continuing legacies of Britain's relationship to the Black Atlantic. Led by facilitator Ruqayya Bryce and invited guest contributors.
Kettle's Yard
01/10/2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
01/10/2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
03/10/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£70
Join John Wiltshire for a day's painting in the Botanic Garden
The Fitzwilliam Museum
05/10/2023
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Free
Be the first to see Real Families: Stories of Change at this special after-hours event with pay bar and music.
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB
06/10/2023
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Free
Family. It seems like such a simple, familiar concept. And yet the past fifty years have brought far-reaching changes to how families are formed, and how they endure. Some of these changes reflect innovations in science and technology, while others speak to a new acceptance of long suppressed and silenced identities and communities.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
06/10/2023
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
£6 per child/baby, booking required, one ticket covers one adult and one child/baby
The Fitzwilliam Museum
06/10/2023
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
Join Jackie Kay and Imtiaz Dharker for two poetry performances to celebrate the opening of Real Families.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
07/10/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Garden admission applies for accompanying adults
The Botanic Garden is home to lots of different animals – come along to learn about them and make an animal mask decorated with autumn seeds and leaves.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
12/10/2023
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
13/10/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£25
Learn how heaths are shaped by climate and management with Owen Mountford
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of Zoology David Attenborough Building Downing St Cambridge CB2 3EJ
13/10/2023
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for storytelling and play at the Museum of Zoology. 
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of Zoology David Attenborough Building Downing St Cambridge  CB2 3EJ
13/10/2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join us for a free expert-led tour of the Museum of Zoology
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
14/10/2023
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
Spend a creative afternoon at the Whipple Museum of the History of Science making a zine exploring your experiences as a woman in science
The Polar Museum
16/10/2023
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Join us for our museum wellbeing and making workshops for adults at the Polar Museum!
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
17/10/2023
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
Join us in the galleries for an informal exhibition tour of Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
18/10/2023
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
£10 (£8 Friends of Kettle's Yard, £5 Students)
Join us in the galleries for an informal exhibition tour of Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
19/10/2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us in the galleries for an informal exhibition tour of Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery.
Kettle's Yard
19/10/2023
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
The Fitzwilliam Museum
21/10/2023
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
Join us for a series of Listening Salons where we come together to take a deep dive into the themes of the Black Atlantic exhibition, exploring them against the wider backdrop of our everyday experiences and the continuing legacies of Britain's relationship to the Black Atlantic. Led by facilitator Ruqayya Bryce and invited guest contributors.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
21/10/2023
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free
This autumn, grab your pencils and head to the Botanic Garden to have a go at our new Autumn Art Adventure. 
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
1 Brookside  Cambridge CB2 1JE
22/10/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Standard Adult Apple Day £10.80 / Adult Apple Day GIFT AID * £12 / Standard Friend Apple Day £4.50 / Friend Apple Day GIFT AID* £5 / Standard CU Student Apple Day £4.50
Join us as we host the region’s biggest Apple Day.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
24/10/2023
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£135
Use the reduction process to create a layered image using two sets of autumnal colour palettes
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
26/10/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£70
Join visual artist and printmaker Susie Turner and learn how to transfer line drawings into unique fine art prints
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
26/10/2023
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
27/10/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£25
Go on a journey through the seasons learning about wild flowers with garden historian Twigs Way
The Fitzwilliam Museum
28/10/2023
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
Join us for a series of Listening Salons where we come together to take a deep dive into the themes of the Black Atlantic exhibition, exploring them against the wider backdrop of our everyday experiences and the continuing legacies of Britain's relationship to the Black Atlantic. Led by facilitator Ruqayya Bryce and invited guest contributors.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
01/11/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£70
Gain a greater understanding and appreciation of micro-climates, soil types, plant choices and planting styles
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
02/11/2023
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle's Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
03/11/2023
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
£6 per child/baby, booking required, one ticket covers one adult and one child/baby
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
04/11/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Garden admission applies for accompanying adults
We’ll be using hessian, sticks and natural plant fibres to make nature wall hangings that you can hang on your wall or bedroom door. Drop-in to join in the fun.
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of Zoology David Attenborough Building Downing St Cambridge  CB2 3EJ
10/11/2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
Join us for a FREE expert-led tour of the Museum of Zoology
Museum of Zoology
University Museum of Zoology David Attenborough Building Downing St Cambridge CB2 3EJ
10/11/2023
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
Calling all 2-5 year olds! Join us for storytelling and play at the Museum of Zoology. 
Kettle's Yard
11/11/2023
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
This group exhibition is based on the pioneering vision of artist Li Yuan-chia (1929 – 1994) and the LYC Museum & Art Gallery which he founded and ran between 1972 and 1983 in the Cumbrian village of Banks, alongside Hadrian’s Wall.
The Polar Museum
13/11/2023
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Discover some of the fascinating themes in the museum with our new tea and talk programme for adults.
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
16/11/2023
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
17/11/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£25
Go on a journey through the seasons learning about wild flowers with garden historian Twigs Way
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
23/11/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£70
Get to grips with the terminology of stems, winter buds and conifer needles and cones with Ros Bennett
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
23/11/2023
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
27/11/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£40
Try something new with this perfect sized beginners' project
The Fitzwilliam Museum
30/11/2023
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
Enjoy the Museum and explore the Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance exhibition at this evening of art, music, workshops, talks and fashion curated by students from Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside* Cambridge CB2 1JE   *Please note either entrance to the Garden can be used and the trail works in both directions.
01/12/2023
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5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Adult: £20.35* / Friend of CUBG: £17.05* / CU student: £17.05* / 4-15 years of age: £13.20* / 3 and under: Free / Carer of a disabled person: Free
In December 2023, Cambridge University Botanic Garden will be holding its first ever winter lights trail – Cambridge Botanic Lights.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
01/12/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£25
Go on a journey through the seasons learning about wild flowers with garden historian Twigs Way
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
02/12/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Garden admission applies for accompanying adults
Get festive at this drop-in activity where you can learn all about the history of the Christmas tree and make some Christmas craft to take home with you.
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
05/12/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£35
Join Head of Horticulture Sally Pettit on this half day course discovering which plants will bring valuable colour to your garden in winter
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
07/12/2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
£65
Start your festive season and make your own garden-inspired festive wreath
Cambridge University Botanic Garden 
08/12/2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
£65
Start your festive season and make your own garden-inspired festive wreath
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
25/01/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
01/02/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
08/02/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
15/02/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
22/02/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
02/05/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
09/05/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
16/05/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended
Kettle's Yard
Kettle’s Yard University of Cambridge Castle Street Cambridge CB3 0AQ
23/05/2024
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
£24 (£5 students), booking recommended