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Off the Leash. 6 Aug, 2-4pm.

What happens when you mix dogs and the ancient world? You unleash a tail-wagging day of fun at the Museum of Classical Archaeology, of course.

 

Get creative and explore our summer exhibition, Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation, which blends ancient Greek pottery with canine charm. Find out more about how your favourite four-legged friends got on in the past, follow our trail and try your hand at a range of dog-themed crafts.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums.

 

 

Summer Temperatures

Our glass-roofed gallery can get very warm in the summer months. We recommend bringing water if the weather is forecast to be warm and sunny.

 

Accessibility

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.

  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please ask at the reception on the ground floor of the Faculty of Classics.

  • This event is primarily seated. The family trail involves standing, but we can move chairs around the gallery.

  • Find out more about Museum Access.

  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

 

 

Who: Families (recommended age 5+)

£££: Free

Booking: No need to book, just drop in

Date: 
Wednesday, 6 August, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:00
Contact name: 
Martha Heemskerk
Contact phone: 
01223330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
Cast Gallery

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