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Colourful illustrations representing the University of Cambridge Museums. Text reads 'Twilight at the Museums'

We need your help!

 

The ancient Greek hero Odysseus has washed up on our museum shores after a terrible shipwreck, but his men are still lost at sea. He needs to find them before he can journey home – can you be a hero and help him? 

Journey down to the mysterious underwater realm of Poseidon, god of the sea. Save Odysseus’ men from dangerous sea beasts and mythical traps in this aquatic rescue operation.

For one night only, join us with the lights down low and the waters high. Come see our Cast Gallery in a new way, as you explore the mysteries of the deep.

No booking required, but we do expect queues.

 

 

Accessibility

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.
  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please call 01223 330402 on your arrival and we will send down a member of staff to assist you.
  • An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
  • This event involves some standing, but we can move chairs around the gallery.
  • Light levels will be low during this event, and there will be coloured lights throughout. There will not be flashing lights.
  • 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, 5+

£££: free

Booking: no need to book, just drop in

Date: 
Thursday, 20 February, 2025 - 17:00 to 19:00
Contact name: 
Martha Heemskerk
Contact phone: 
01223330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
Cast Gallery

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