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Read more at: Terrific Transformations (Family Event)

Terrific Transformations (Family Event)

Wednesday, 23 October, 2019 - 14:00 to 16:00

Fun family event as part of Cambridge Festival of Ideas


Read more at: Lights! Camera! Action!

Lights! Camera! Action!

Wednesday, 21 August, 2019 - 14:00 to 16:00

Amazing animation with the team from Panoply.


Read more at: Museum Tour

Museum Tour

Thursday, 8 August, 2019 - 14:00 to 15:00

Explore the Museum with a family friendly tour.


Read more at: Odysseus the Pirate *Fully Booked*

Odysseus the Pirate *Fully Booked*

Tuesday, 13 August, 2019 - 13:30 to 15:00

A storytelling adventure for ages 3-5.


Read more at: Odysseus the Pirate *Fully Booked*

Odysseus the Pirate *Fully Booked*

Friday, 2 August, 2019 - 13:30 to 15:00

A storytelling adventure for ages 3-5.


Read more at: Heffers Classics Festival (Festival of Ideas event no.193)

Heffers Classics Festival (Festival of Ideas event no.193)

Saturday, 2 November, 2013 - 10:00 to 18:00

The Museum will be open all day for this year's Classics Festival - and we'll also be taking some objects over to the festival itself for you to get your hands on. This year, Heffer's Classics Festival will feature the best of academic classicists and authors of classical fiction in two separate strands - Classical Fact...


Read more at: Time Travelling: An Evening with Anna Neale (Festival of Ideas event no.179)

Time Travelling: An Evening with Anna Neale (Festival of Ideas event no.179)

Friday, 1 November, 2013 - 19:30 to 21:00

Join us for a glass of wine, acoustic performances and an intimate tête-à-tête with Anna Neale in conversation with our curator, Dr. Susanne Turner, exploring the tension between the ancient past and the present. Booking is essential. To reserve a ticket, please use the contact information provided here. Adults only.


Read more at: Hercules and the Quest for the Golden Apples (Festival of Ideas event no.159)

Hercules and the Quest for the Golden Apples (Festival of Ideas event no.159)

Thursday, 31 October, 2013 - 14:00 to 15:30

**THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED** **Please note: in response to heavy demand for this event, we are holding it in the morning in addition to the advertised afternoon timing.** Hear the tale of Hercules' labour to fetch the Golden Apples from the Garden of the Hesperides. Then there's a chance to make a Golden Apple of...


Read more at: Hercules and the Quest for the Golden Apples (Festival of Ideas event no.159)

Hercules and the Quest for the Golden Apples (Festival of Ideas event no.159)

Thursday, 31 October, 2013 - 11:00 to 12:30

**THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED** **Please note: in response to heavy demand for this event, we are holding it in the morning in addition to the advertised afternoon timing.** Hear the tale of Hercules' labour to fetch the Golden Apples from the Garden of the Hesperides. Then there's a chance to make a Golden Apple of...


Read more at: Crossing the Language Barrier: Bringing Greek Drama to Life for Modern Audiences (Festival of Ideas event no.143)

Crossing the Language Barrier: Bringing Greek Drama to Life for Modern Audiences (Festival of Ideas event no.143)

Wednesday, 30 October, 2013 - 13:15 to 14:00

Two members of the Cambridge Greek Play team talk about the challenges of bringing ancient Greek drama to the contemporary stage. Booking is essential. To reserve a ticket, please use the contact information provided here. Aimed at adults.


Latest news

Senior Curator: Mediterranean Antiquities

28 April 2025

The Faculty and the Fitzwilliam Museum and are seeking to appoint a Senior Curator of Mediterranean Antiquities. The post-holder will be the curatorial and research lead for the Fitzwilliam's substantial collection of Mediterranean antiquities, and will also be a senior member of the Faculty of Classics: 20% of the role...

Ralegh Radford Rome Award

3 April 2025

The Faculty is delighted to report that Jonathan Steward has been awarded the Ralegh Radford Rome Award, BSR, for Lent Term 2026.

Pat Story

2 April 2025

We are very sad to pass on the news of the death of Pat Story on 25th March, after a short illness. Pat has been the single most important figure in classics education for the last 50 years and her passing marks the end of an era. There will be a celebration of her life in Hughes Hall at 2pm on Saturday 17 May. All are...

VIEWS Visiting Fellowships and Remote Inclusivity Fellowships

31 March 2025

The Faculty is pleased to announce that the UKRI funded VIEWS project has launched this year’s visiting fellowship competition, with a new virtual fellowship aimed at tackling inequalities in academia alongside the usual competition. For more information see here . The deadline for both competitions is Friday 23rd May 2025...