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Explore the story of King Midas, and have fun with crafts to turn your own things to gold.

Hear the story of the king with the bling, King Midas, who turned everything he touched to gold. We'll also be doing crafts so you, too, can turn things to gold!

Free. For children of all ages. Drop in; no need to book.

 

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This event is part of the 2018 Cambridge Festival of Ideas, a season of over 200 events, exhibitions and performances across the City and University of Cambridge. 

Date: 
Tuesday, 23 October, 2018 - 13:30 to 15:30
Contact name: 
Jennie Thornber
Contact phone: 
01223 330402
Event location: 
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cast Gallery

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