Museum

Join our panelists as they mix a cocktail of perspectives and thoughts in a lively discussion. Enjoy a glass of wine and delve into the meaning, categorisation and classification that exists behind the University of Cambridge Museums' collections. Pre-booking is essential. Tel. 01223 766766 or book online on Eventbrite ...

Dr. Rebecca Flemming discusses medical ideas in the Greek and Roman worlds, with a focus on investigations and imaginings across the borders of the human body. Pre-booking is essential: use the contact details provided to reserve a ticket. Aimed at adults.

Design your own passport to the past before taking a journey around the ancient world to learn more about our casts (and their originals). A trail for children will also be available through the whole festival. Drop in, no ticket necessary. Suitable for children aged 7-11.

Staff with a research specialism in ancient art and archaeology will be on hand to answer your burning questions about the collection and the material culture of the ancient world. EXPERTS ON DUTY: 1pm Dr. Yannis Galanakis (Bronze Age Greece) 2pm Dr. Caroline Vout (Rome) 3pm Prof. Robin Osborne (Archaic and Classical...

Librarians from the Classics Faculty Library introduce you to some of the hidden gems in their collection of rare books and manuscripts. Drop-in, no tickets necessary. Aimed at adults.

Join us for poetry readings and discussion as Gillian Clark, Imtiaz Dharker, Sean Borodale and Jo Shapcott talk about their recent experience as poets in residence with the Thresholds project in the University of Cambridge Museums and Collections. The poets will be in conversation with professors Isobel Armstrong and...

The University of Cambridge Museums introduce you to the scary Saxons, invite you to relive the Classical world and reunite you with the ever popular Big Draw tour - and much more. We'll be bringing along some of Pompeiana display objects so you can get your hands on the real thing. Drop in, no need to book. Suitable for...