summer at the museums

Summer at the Museums22 JULY – 31 AUGUST 2016

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HANDS ON ACTIVITIES

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TIME TRAVEL

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Discover summer adventure and fun on your doorstep There’s lots for families to see and do in Cambridgeshire museums and collections this summer.

From storytelling and play-based activities for younger children, to hands-on crafts and computer gaming for all ages, this guide is full of ideas to rescue any rainy day or plan a great day out close to home.

ContentsFamily Events & Activities 3Day-by-day listings of drop-in and bookable events and activities

Other Things to Do 22Additional family happenings this summer

Making the Most of Your Visit 23Useful information, tips and advice

Museum information & Map 24Address and contact information

The Summer at the Museums Challenge 28

FRIDAY 22 JULY

Summer Event DaysThe Norris MuseumFamily fun, including handling objects from the collection and craft activities to take home.11am – 3pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the ages: Archaeology DayFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyTake a fantastic journey through the history of Denny Abbey. Dig through the past and discover the amazing stories of the site.11am – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

BioBlitzMuseum of Zoology (event takes place in Trinity College Fellows’ Garden)Join the race against time to count as many species of animals and plants as possible. Investigate the biodiversity of central Cambridge in this 24 hour nature survey.5pm Friday 22 July – 5pm Saturday 23 JulyAll ages Free, pre-booking advised, (some drop-in spaces available on the day) www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk

SATURDAY 23 JULY

BioBlitzMuseum of Zoology (event takes place in Trinity College Fellows’ Garden)Join the race against time to count as many species of animals and plants as possible. Investigate the biodiversity of central Cambridge in this 24 hour nature survey.5pm Friday 22 July – 5pm Saturday 23 JulyAll ages Free, pre-booking advised, (some drop-in spaces available on the day) www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk

SynthesizedCentre for Computing HistoryTry out the synthesizers, samplers and drum machines that changed the way music is created. Featuring all sorts of equipment that will let you remix music with bananas… Bring your own headphones.10am – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

SUNDAY 24 JULY

SynthesizedCentre for Computing HistoryTry out the synthesizers, samplers and drum machines that changed the way music is created. Featuring all sorts of equipment that will let you remix music with bananas… Bring your own headphones.10am – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Family Events & ActivitiesDay-by-day listings of drop-in and bookable events and activities

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MONDAY 25 JULY

Clay Creatures Great St Mary’s ChurchSet out on a quest for gargoyles around Cambridge, find the Great St Mary’s Green Man and sculpt a clay creature. 1 – 4pmAges 6+£2, pre-booking advised 01223 741722 / [email protected]

TUESDAY 26 JULY

Stories Through TimeUniversity LibraryHidden away among the amazing ancient texts in the Lines of Thought exhibition are some of the world’s most exciting stories. Join story-teller Marion Leeper as she brings these to life. 10.30 – 11.30amAges 5 – 7Free, pre-booking advised Book via email: [email protected]

Ready, Steady…Play! Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyWhat did children do for fun before computers and TVs? Drop-in to the Hide and Seek: Looking for Children in the Past exhibition then try some games – ancient and new. There will be different games to play on different days.11am – 1pmAges 5+Free, drop-in

Build a ChurchAll Saints ChurchBecome a Victorian architect and help build a church inside a church. This activity will run at every All Saints Summer at the Museums activity throughout the summer.1 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

WEDNESDAY 27 JULY

Wisbech MammalsWisbech & Fenland MuseumGet creative and try your hand at making a hedgehog out of clay, a fox mask or a mouse.10.30am – 2.30pmAll ages50p per child, drop-in

Aesop’s Forest: Don’t Do That!Museum of Classical ArchaeologyFind out all about what some badly-behaved birds have been up to in the Museum with storyteller Marion Leeper. 10.30 – 11.15amAges 3 – 5Free, pre-booking advised www.dontdothat.eventbrite.co.uk

Aesop’s Forest: the Scared LionMuseum of Classical ArchaeologyA tale for brave children and nervous animals with storyteller Marion Leeper. 11.30am – 12.15pmAges 3 – 5 Free, pre-booking advised www.scaredlion.eventbrite.co.uk

Robots Are Here!Centre for Computing HistoryCome and meet the latest robot ‘staff’ member, JNFR (pronounced Jennifer). This event will include a short talk on robotics along with a demo and some Tai-Chi from JNFR (depending on her mood of course…).11am – 12pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Play like a RomanFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyFind out about Roman pastimes and games. Learn the rules, make your own game board from clay/stones and start playing. 12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Computing History TourCentre for Computing HistoryDiscover the extraordinary advances made in technology over the last 50 years of computing history. Find out how computers have radically transformed our lives. 2 – 3pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, drop-in

THURSDAY 28 JULY

Stories Through TimeUniversity LibraryHidden away among the amazing ancient texts in the Lines of Thought exhibition are some of the world’s most exciting stories. Join story-teller Marion Leeper as she brings these to life. 10.30 – 11.30amAges 5 – 7Free, pre-booking advised Book via email: [email protected]

Gadget HackCentre for Computing HistoryThis two hour workshop will give you first-hand experience of the ‘magic’ that happens inside your favourite gadgets. There will be a huge range of tech from phones and music players, to laptops and computers for you to take apart and explore.11am – 1pmAges 7+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Funny FacesSt Neots MuseumGet hands-on and creative and make a clay gargoyle to take home. 11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Play like a RomanFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyFind out about Roman pastimes and games. Learn the rules, make your own game board from clay/stones and start playing. 12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Let’s Go to Rio!Burwell Museum & WindmillGet ready for a summer of sport with the Burwell Olympics: outdoor rustic games, challenges and creativity inspired by Rio 2016, Ancient Greece… and the Fens.2 – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply (adults half price), drop-in

FRIDAY 29 JULY

Friday Fun, Polar PlayThe Polar MuseumCreate your own frozen world through play and construction. Older children can try out creating and decorating polar board games. 11am – 12.30pmAges 4+Free, drop-in

Electronics Lab: Pong ConsoleCentre for Computing HistoryIdeal for budding electronics engineers or anyone interested in learning to solder. Build a Pong Console to take home and impress your friends with.11am – 1pmAges 8+£22, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

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Funny FacesSt Neots MuseumGet hands on and creative and make a clay gargoyle to take home. 11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Game On: The Guided Tour!Centre for Computing HistoryJoin a 30 minute museum tour where in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the 70s to modern day. 2 – 3pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Family Tour Museum of Classical ArchaeologyStep into the past with the Curator of theMuseum and discover the myths behind the statues.2.30 – 3.30pmAll agesFree, drop-in

SATURDAY 30 JULY

Family Gaming Night with Nintendo LifeCentre for Computing HistoryCalling all Nintendo fans! Join the team from Nintendo Life for an evening of Nintendo-related fun, frolics and general gaming goodness.3 – 10pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

SUNDAY 31 JULY

Build your own Text AdventureCentre for Computing HistoryTwine is a tool for creating interactive online stories. Learn to use it to build tales of dragons, spaceships or spies that your friends can then play through. 11am – 12.30pmAges 9+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

MONDAY 1 AUGUST

Robots Are Here!Centre for Computing HistoryCome and meet the latest robot ‘staff’ member, JNFR (pronounced Jennifer). This event will include a short talk on robotics along with a demo and some Tai-Chi from JNFR (depending on her mood of course…).11am – 12pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Knights and Dragons Great St Mary’s ChurchHunt for dragons and design your own shield with a personal coat of arms. 1 – 4pmAges 6+£2 per child, drop-in

TUESDAY 2 AUGUST

Discovering DarwinUniversity LibraryTurn detective and track down clues to learn about Charles Darwin’s life. Create a fantastical creature that he may have seen on his voyage around the world and write home about it.10.30am – 12.30pmAges 7+ Free, drop-in

Family Art WeekFitzwilliam MuseumCreate your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation. There will be a different art material for you to explore each day, using the Museum’s collections for inspiration.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Frogs in FocusWhipple MuseumGet up close and personal as we put our froggy friends under the microscope. Find out why frogs have been the perfect scientific study buddies throughout history. 11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Flowers and FruitsAll Saints ChurchAll Saints Church is full of weird and wonderful patterns. Explore the walls with our family trail and pick out pomegranates and pineapples to make a floral decoration.1 – 4pmAges 5+Free, drop-in

Ready, Steady…Play! Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyWhat did children do for fun before computers and TVs? Drop-in to the Hide and Seek: Looking for Children in the Past exhibition then try some games – ancient and new. There will be different games to play on different days.2 – 4pmAges 5+Free, drop-in

WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST

Bridges and RocketsCambridge Museum of TechnologyA workshop run in partnership with Cambridge University Engineering Department. Get family and friends together to try out designing, building and testing rockets and bridges. 10am – 12.30pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised [email protected]

Make a Willow Bird FeederMuseum of CambridgeJoin basket maker and artist Nadine Anderson to learn the traditional techniques of willow weaving. Get step by step instructions to help you make your own bird feeder.10.30am – 1pm & 2 – 4.30pmAges 7+£6 per person, pre-booking essential01223 355159 /[email protected]

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Snowy StorytellingThe Polar Museum Polar themed storytelling and activities with different stories every time.11am Ages 4 – 8Free, drop-in

Big Trak ChallengeCentre for Computing HistoryDon’t get bored during the school holidays – try programming some Big Trak robots and watch them move in response to simple commands. 11am – 12pmAges 5+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Family Art Week Fitzwilliam MuseumCreate your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation. There will be a different art material for you to explore each day, using the Museum’s collections for inspiration.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Hands-on with History: Create your own HelmetSaffron Walden MuseumGet hands-on with history this summer with activities inspired by our collections and the commemoration of the Battle of Assandun 1016.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Medieval WritingFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyExplore the lives of monks and nuns who used to live in the Abbey. Enjoy dressing up, have a go at writing with quills and ink, and grind plants to make coloured inks.12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Meet the RomansMuseum of Classical ArchaeologyMeet a Roman soldier, dress up in Roman armour or a toga and follow our Roman trail. You can also make military eagle standards, curse tablets and more.1 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Electronics Lab: Electronic Dice Centre for Computing HistoryA workshop for budding electronics engineers or anyone interested in learning to solder. Come and build yourself an electronic dice that will revolutionise the way you play board games.2 – 4pmAges 8+£22, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Coloured Glass Fusing WorkshopStained Glass MuseumDesign and build your own glass fused panel with artist Sarah Hunt. After firing, artworks can be collected the following week.2 – 4pmAges 8+£12 per child, pre-booking advised01353 660347 /[email protected]

THURSDAY 4 AUGUST

An Introduction to BBC MicrobitCentre for Computing HistoryGot a Microbit? Bring it along with your laptop or PC and let the experts show you what this device can do.11am – 12.30pmAges 12+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Dynamic DinosaursEly Museum Explore all sorts of different crafts with a dinosaur theme.11am – 12.30pmAges 5 – 11£3 per child, pre-booking advised 01353 666655 / [email protected]

Family Art Week Fitzwilliam MuseumCreate your own works of art to take home or add to a group installation. There will be a different art material for you to explore each day, using the Museum’s collections for inspiration.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Rag MonstersSt Neots MuseumTry the traditional craft of rag rug making and create your own rag monster hanging.11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Crafty Kids: Cambridge in SummerMuseum of CambridgeCelebrate summer with our series of craft workshops. Inspired by summer activities past and present, from kites to summer hats, you’ll be able to kit yourself out for summer in Cambridge.11.30am – 1pm & 2 – 3.30pmAll ages£2.50 per child, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Medieval WritingFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyExplore the lives of monks and nuns who used to live in the Abbey. Enjoy dressing up, have a go at writing with quills and ink, and grind plants to make coloured inks.12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Game On: The Guided TourCentre for Computing HistoryJoin a 30 minute museum tour where in-house gaming experts will guide you through the history of video games from the 70s to modern day. 2 – 3pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, drop-in01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Day Trippin’: Tractor DayBurwell MuseumFollow your food from farm to fork with a windmill tour, trails, crafts and vintage tractors.2 – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply (adults half price), drop-in

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FRIDAY 5 AUGUST

Amazing AlgorithmsCentre for Computing HistoryAlgorithms are step-by-step directions that need to be followed to solve a problem. Learn about the algorithms that occur in our daily lives then use this to teach a 30 year old BBC Micro-computer to count.Ages 7+11am – 12pm£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Rag MonstersSt Neots MuseumTry the traditional craft of rag rug making and create your own rag monster hanging.11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Deep Blue Sea Rhyme TimeNorris Museum (at St Ives Methodist Church Hall)A hands-on session especially for under 5s. Explore fossils from the museum’s collection, sing songs and make salt dough fossils to take home.11am – 12pmAges 5 and underFree, drop-in


SATURDAY 6 AUGUST

Ask an Expert and Feel a FossilSedgwick MuseumBring along your geological specimens – rocks, minerals and fossils – to the Museum where experts will help you to identify them. Nothing to identify? Test your knowledge and get hands-on with specimens from the Museum’s handling collection.10am – 12.30pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Spider CraftCambridge University Botanic GardenMake friendly fake spiders to take home with you. Join in a mini-beast hunt by rummaging through leaf litter and looking under rocks to see what spiders and other wildlife can be found.11am – 3pmAll agesChildren free, normal adult admission fees apply, drop-in

MONDAY 8 AUGUST

Fantastic Beasts Great St Mary’s ChurchSearch the church for real and imaginary beasts and create your own ‘Chimera Champion’. 1 – 4pmAges 6+£2 per child, drop-in

TUESDAY 9 AUGUST

Aesop’s Forest: Don’t Do That!Museum of Classical ArchaeologyFind out what some badly-behaved birds have been up to in the Museum with storyteller Marion Leeper. 10.30 – 11.15amAges 3 – 5Free, drop-inwww.dont-do-that.eventbrite.co.uk

How Big is your Brain? University Library Have you ever wondered what’s inside your head? What is the brain, and how does it work? Find out more about this most mysterious organ through hands-on experiments and craft activities. 10.30 – 11.30am Ages 7 – 11 Free, pre-booking advised Book via email: [email protected]

Aesop’s Forest: the Scared Lion Museum of Classical Archaeology A tale for brave children and nervous animals with storyteller Marion Leeper. 11.30am – 12.15pm Ages 3 – 5 Free, pre-booking advised www.scaredlion.eventbrite.co.uk

Ready, Steady…Play! Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyWhat did children do for fun before computers and TVs? Drop-in to the Hide and Seek: Looking for Children in the Past exhibition then try some games – ancient and new. There will be different games to play on different days.11am – 1pmAges 5+Free, drop-in

Frog Leaps in ScienceWhipple MuseumHop along to the Whipple to discover how frogs have made a splash in science before making your own jumping friend to take home.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Design a TileAll Saints ChurchHelp! Some of the floor tiles in the church have gone missing! Help fill in the gaps by designing your own to make a mosaic masterpiece.1 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST

Bridges and RocketsCambridge Museum of TechnologyA family workshop run in partnership with Cambridge University Engineering Department. Get family and friends together to try out designing, building and testing rockets and bridges.10am – 12.30pm Ages 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking [email protected]

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Once upon a time in a Botanic Garden…Cambridge University Botanic GardenJoin summertime story sessions and listen, sing and dance along to your favourite plant and wildlife stories. 10.30am & 11.30amAges 3 – 5Children free, normal adult admission fees apply, drop-in

The Adventures of Colonel CarrotSedgwick MuseumHear about the adventures of Colonel Carrot and his vegetable knights. Storyteller Marion Leeper tells adventure stories inspired by the drawings of Charles Darwin’s children. 10.30am – 12pmAges 3 – 7Free, pre-booking advisedwww.colonel_carrot.eventbrite.co.uk

The Normans in FenlandWisbech & Fenland MuseumMake a Norman ship, colour your own Bayeux Tapestry and help to paint a large one for a museum display.10.30am – 2.30pmAll ages50p per child, drop-in

Zeroes and OnesCentre for Computing HistoryDid you know that in ‘computer-speak’ or binary, 01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111 means ‘Hello’? Find out how binary works at this interactive workshop.11am – 12.30pmAges 10+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Polar Tour for FamiliesPolar MuseumA guided tour of the highlights of the museum including tales of the adventures of people who explored the north and south polar regions.11.00amAll agesFree, drop-in

Hands-on with History: Beaded Necklaces and Mini-ShieldsSaffron Walden Museum Get hands-on with history this summer with activities inspired by our collections and the commemoration of the Battle of Assandun 1016.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Catch an EelFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyLearn about the traditional fen eel catchers and the amazing life cycles of eels, then make your own eel to take home. 12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Computing History TourCentre for Computing HistoryDiscover the extraordinary advances in technology made over the last 50 years of computing history. Find out how computers have radically transformed our lives. 2 – 3pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised,01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Silk paintingStained Glass MuseumUsing the stained glass windows as inspiration, create your own colourful handkerchief by painting on to silk.2 – 4pmAges 5+£5.50 per child, pre-booking advised01353 660347 /[email protected]

THURSDAY 11 AUGUST

Conducting CarrotsCentre for Computing HistoryHave a go at playing with an ingenious device called Makey Makey that connects everyday items to a computer. Learn about the principles of circuits, resistance and conductivity.11am – 12pmAges 7+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Under the Sea Ely MuseumWhat can be found under the sea? Come and find out in this watery-themed craft session.11am – 12.30pm Ages 5 – 11 £3 per child, pre-booking advised01353 666655 / [email protected]

Print ItSt Neots MuseumTry out different ways of printing with local print maker Rachel Guinee.Ages 4 – 1111am – 3pm£3.50 per child, drop-in

Crafty Kids: Cambridge in SummerMuseum of CambridgeInspired by summer activities past and present, from kites to summer hats, kit yourself out for summer in Cambridge.11.30am – 1pm & 2 – 3.30pmAll ages£2.50 per child, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Catch an EelFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyLearn about the traditional fen eel catchers and the amazing life cycles of eels. Then make your own eel to take home.12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Museum Marvellous MedicineMuseum of Classical ArchaeologyVisit the ancient apothecary to learn about weird and wonderful Roman cures. Try out crafts, hands-on activities and a trail. 1 – 4pmAges 7 – 11Free, drop-in

Design a Game ControllerCentre for Computing HistoryCan you use Playdoh to create a game controller for Space Invaders? How about using bananas for playing Minecraft? Do this and more using amazing Makey Makey devices.2 – 3.30pmAges 7+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

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Day Trippin’: Railway DayBurwell Museum & WindmillAll aboard for activities inspired by the much-loved book ‘The Railway Children’. Imagine your own trip on the steam railway with trails, crafts, games and a look at our Railways in Burwell exhibition.2 – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply (adults half price), drop-in

FRIDAY 12 AUGUST

Switched On HackathonCentre for Computing HistoryGo from being a Scratch and Pi beginner to a pro in this half-day workshop. Learn how to use Scratch to program the Raspberry Pi then have a go at ‘hacking’ your way through a box of bits-and-bobs to create your own simple project. 11am – 3pmAges 7+£40 per child, £30 additional participant, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Print ItSt Neots MuseumTry out different ways of printing with local print maker Rachel Guinee.Ages 4 – 1111am – 3pm£3.50 per child, drop-in


SATURDAY 13 AUGUST

Dinosaur DroppingsSedgwick Museum, Watson GalleryEver wondered what dinosaurs ate? How can we find out? This is where fossilised dinosaur poos (called ‘coprolites’) come in handy. Excavate a salt dough ‘coprolite’ and discover what your dinosaur ate.The ‘coprolites’ are made with wheat flour.11am – 12pm & 1 – 2pmAges 5+Free, pre-booking advised (from 21 July) www.dino_droppings.eventbrite.co.uk

MONDAY 15 AUGUST

Jewelled Light Great St Mary’s ChurchExplore stained glass windows and make a sparkling sun-catcher. 1 – 4pmAges 6+£2 per child, drop-in

TUESDAY 16 AUGUST

Frogs in FocusWhipple MuseumGet up close and personal as we put our froggy friends under the microscope. Find out why frogs have been the perfect scientific study buddies throughout history.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Gizmo the Gargoyle Treasure TrailAll Saints ChurchHunt for Gizmo the Gargoyle and have a go at making your own gruesome version using clay.1 – 4pmAges 7+Free, drop-in

Ready, Steady…Play! Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyWhat did children do for fun before computers and TVs? Drop-in to the Hide and Seek: Looking for Children in the Past exhibition then try some games – ancient and new. There will be different games to play on different days.2 – 4pmAges 5+Free, drop-in

WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST

Bridges and RocketsCambridge Museum of TechnologyA family workshop run in partnership with Cambridge University Engineering Department. Get family and friends together to try out designing, building and testing rockets and bridges.10am – 12.30pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised [email protected]

Bug Your BedroomCentre for Computing HistoryLearn how to create a simple intruder alarm to protect your bedroom from being invaded by unwanted guests. 10am – 12.30pmAges 7+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Pop-in PoetsMuseum of CambridgeDiscover your creative side with Fenland Poet Laureate, Leanne Moden. Join in a range of fun games and activities that will bring out your inner writer.11am – 12.30pm & 1.30 – 3pmAll ages£2.50 per child, drop-in

Summer Event DaysThe Norris MuseumFamily fun, including handling objects from the collection and craft activities to take home.11am – 3pmAll agesFree, drop-in


Hands on with History: Mural Making Saffron Walden MuseumTo commemorate the Battle of Assandun in 1016, help us make a mural in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Protect your Crops!Farmland Museum & Denny AbbeyLearn how farmers used to protect their crops then make a bird scarer kite to take home.12 – 4pmAll ages Normal admission fees apply, drop-in

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Meet the GreeksMuseum of Classical ArchaeologyCelebrate the Olympics by finding out about the Ancient Greek Olympic Games. Follow our Olympics trail, make ancient and modern prizes, and more.1 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Pi Power!Centre for Computing HistoryLearn to use Raspberry Pi and Python to create the basics of a moving robot. 2 – 3.30pmAges 10+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Glass and Precious Metals Fusing WorkshopStained Glass MuseumCreate artwork from glass and precious metals which will then be fused in a kiln. After firing, artworks can be collected the following week.2 – 4pmAges 8+£12 per child, pre-booking essential01353 660347 /[email protected]

THURSDAY 18 AUGUST

Do you know Arduino?Centre for Computing History Get hands-on with Arduino boards and experiment with controlling all sorts of things in the physical world around you. 11am – 12.30pmAges 10+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Funky Tie DyeSt Neots MuseumExperience the 1970s by tie dying your own t-shirt. T-shirts provided, or bring something cotton of your own to dye.11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Crafty Kids: Cambridge in SummerMuseum of CambridgeInspired by summer activities past and present, from kites to summer hats, kit yourself out for summer in Cambridge.11.30am – 1pm & 2 – 3.30pmAll ages£2.50 per child, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Protect your Crops!Farmland Museum & Denny AbbeyLearn how farmers used to protect their crops then make a bird scarer kite to take home.12 – 4pmAll ages Normal admission fees apply, drop-in

Computing History TourCentre for Computing HistoryDiscover the extraordinary advances made in technology over the last 50 years of computing history. Find out how computers have radically transformed our lives. 2 – 3pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Day Trippin’: Sail Away DayBurwell Museum & WindmillWater-themed fun for everyone. Try out the history-inspired splash park made from recycled materials; a special trail; and boating-themed crafts. Bring a change of clothes.2 – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply (adults half price), drop-in

Eco-tastic Bug FunEly MuseumBe eco-creative with Re-imagine Resource Centre at Ely Museum. Come meet ‘Catch’ the recycling bug and make a friendly bug to take home. 11am – 12.30pmAges 5 – 11£4, (includes eco-tastic goody bag), pre-booking advised01353 666655 / [email protected]

FRIDAY 19 AUGUST

Robots Are Here!Centre for Computing HistoryCome and meet the latest robot ‘staff’ member, JNFR (pronounced Jennifer). This event will include a short talk on robotics along with a demo and some Tai-Chi from JNFR (depending on her mood of course…).11am – 12pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in


Funky Tie DyeSt Neots MuseumExperience the 1970s by tie dying your own t-shirt. T-shirts provided, or bring something cotton of your own to dye.11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Build your own Text AdventureCentre for Computing HistoryTwine is a tool for creating interactive online stories. Learn to use it to build tales of dragons, spaceships or spies that your friends can then play through. 2 – 3.30pmAges 9+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Family Tour Museum of Classical ArchaeologyStep into the past with the Curator of the Museum and discover the myths behind the statues.2.30 – 3.30pmAll agesFree, drop-in

MONDAY 22 AUGUST

Tall TowersGreat St Mary’s ChurchFind out about Great St Mary’s amazing tower and work together to build towering structures.1 – 4pmAges 6+£2 per child, drop-in

TUESDAY 23 AUGUST

Discovering DarwinUniversity LibraryTurn detective and track down clues to learn about Charles Darwin’s life. Create a fantastical creature that he may have seen on his voyage around the world and write home about it.10.30 am – 12.30pmAges 7+ Free, drop-in

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The Story of the Cambridge Whale Museum of Zoology (event takes place at Cambridge Science Centre)How did the Fin Whale get to the Museum of Zoology and where can it be found when the Museum reopens? Find out the answers and discover more about these amazing underwater creatures. Includes an interactive talk and crafts.11am – 12pm & 2 – 3pm All ages (talk best for 5+) Normal Science Centre admission, drop-in

Mini-MeMuseum of Archaeology & AnthropologyThe Museum is full of things to wear and decorate yourself with. Explore textures, colours and patterns to make a mini version of yourself inspired by objects in the Museum. 11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAges 3+Free, drop-in

Frog Leaps in ScienceWhipple MuseumHop along to the Whipple to discover how frogs have made a splash in science and make your own jumping friend to take home.11am – 1pm & 2 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

Stained Glass CraftsAll Saints ChurchPut together Stained Glass jigsaws and make your own colourful window to take home.1 – 4pmAll agesFree, drop-in

WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST

Bridges and RocketsCambridge Museum of TechnologyA family workshop run in partnership with Cambridge University Engineering Department. Get family and friends together to try out designing, building and testing rockets and bridges.10am – 12.30pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking [email protected]

Once upon a time in a Botanic Garden…Cambridge University Botanic GardenJoin summertime story sessions and listen, sing and dance along to your favourite plant and wildlife stories. 10.30am & 11.30amAges 3 – 5Children free, normal adult admission fees apply, drop-in

The Normans in FenlandWisbech & Fenland MuseumDiscover who Hereward the Wake was, then try Norman inspired crafts including making medieval tiles, Norman helmets and headdresses. 10.30am – 2.30pm All ages50p per child, drop-in


Electronics Lab – Build a Digital ClockCentre for Computing HistoryBuild yourself a digital alarm clock at this workshop for budding electronics engineers or anyone interested in learning to solder.11am – 1pmAges 8+£22, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Tudor Kings and QueensFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyLearn about the Tudor kings and queens and make a royal medallion to help you remember their names.12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Big Trak ChallengeCentre for Computing HistoryDon’t get bored during the school holidays – try programming some Big Trak robots and watch them move in response to your simple commands. 11am – 12pmAges 5+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Garden LanternsStained Glass MuseumMake the most of being outdoors this summer. Make your own garden lantern inspired by the geometric patterns and colourful glass of rose windows.2 – 4pmAges 4+£3 per child, drop-in

THURSDAY 25 AUGUST

Amazing AlgorithmsCentre for Computing HistoryAlgorithms are step-by-step directions that need to be followed to solve a problem. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about the algorithms that occur in our daily lives and use this knowledge to teach a 30 year old BBC Micro-computer to count.Ages 7+11am – 12pm£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Brilliant BirdsEly MuseumTweet tweet! Try out all sorts of bird related crafts at this family event.11am – 12.30pmAges 5 – 11£3 per child, pre-booking advised01353 666655 / [email protected]

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Painted PotsSt Neots MuseumInspired by traditional barge painting, design and paint a pot for the garden which can be finished off with a plant.11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

Crafty Kids: Cambridge in SummerMuseum of CambridgeCelebrate summer with our series of craft workshops. Inspired by summer activities past and present, from kites to summer hats, kit yourself out for summer in Cambridge.11.30am – 1pm & 2 – 3.30pmAll ages£2.50 per child, drop-in

Farmland Museum through the Ages: Tudor Kings and QueensFarmland Museum & Denny AbbeyLearn about the Tudor kings and queens and make a royal medallion to help you remember their names.12 – 4pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply, drop-in

Zeroes and OnesCentre for Computing HistoryDid you know that in ‘computer-speak’ or binary, 01001000 01100101 01101100 01101100 01101111 means ‘Hello’? Find out how binary works at this interactive workshop.11am – 12.30pmAges 10+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Day Trippin’: Brilliant Bike DayBurwell Museum & WindmillTravel in time from the Penny Farthing to the BMX with some vintage cycles, bike-themed crafts and a ‘wheely’ good trail around the Museum. Bring your own bike and learn how to service and security mark it.2 – 5pmAll agesNormal admission fees apply (adults half price), drop-in

FRIDAY 26 AUGUST

Computing History TourCentre for Computing HistoryDiscover the extraordinary advances made in technology over the last 50 years of computing history. Find out how computers have radically transformed our lives. 2 – 3pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk


Painted PotsSt Neots MuseumInspired by traditional barge painting, design and paint a pot for the garden which can be finished off with a plant.11am – 3pmAges 4 – 11£3.50 per child, drop-in

SATURDAY 27 AUGUST

Giant Men and Tall TalesMuseum of CambridgeJoin local storyteller, Marion Leeper, and enter a world of magic and mystery with local stories and legends.11am – 12pm & 2 – 3pmAges 5+Children free, adults normal admission fee applies, pre-booking essential01223 355159 /[email protected]

MONDAY 29 AUGUST

Fishy Tales Great St Mary’s ChurchHear the strange story of the Cambridge book-fish and then create your own to take home. 1 – 4pmAges 6+£2 per child, drop-in

TUESDAY 30 AUGUST

How Big is your Brain? University Library Have you ever wondered what’s inside your head? What is the brain, and how does it work? Find out more about this most mysterious organ through hands-on experiments and craft activities. 10.30 – 11.30am Ages 7 – 11 Free, pre-booking advised Book via email: [email protected]

Stylish Stamps All Saints ChurchTake inspiration from the walls of the Church and make your own stamp to keep. Design, create and stamp your design onto our banner roll to celebrate Summer at the Museums at All Saints Church.1pm – 4pmAges 7+Free, drop-in

WEDNESDAY 31 AUGUST

Bridges and RocketsCambridge Museum of TechnologyA family workshop run in partnership with Cambridge University Engineering Department. Get family and friends together to try out designing, building and testing rockets and bridges.10am – 12.30pmAges 7+Normal admission fees apply, pre-booking advised [email protected]


An Introduction to BBC MicrobitCentre for Computing HistoryGot a Microbit? Bring it along with your laptop or PC and let the experts show you what this device can do.11am – 12.30pmAges 12+£10, (accompanying adult £8), pre-booking advised01223 214446 / www.computinghistory.org.uk

Winged Animals: Let your Imagination FlyStained Glass MuseumUse jewels, beads, and recycled materials to create butterflies, dragonflies and other marvellous creatures with translucent wings.2 – 4pm Ages 4+£2 per child, drop-in

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Additional family happenings this summer

Cambridge Science Centre

LifeWorks!Come and discover what biology is all about. Experience the wonder of life through hands-on science. Fun, playful exhibits will let you take an adventure into your own body, puzzle your way through DNA, explore a myriad of life forms and discover how the planet helps them survive.LifeWorks! is proudly supported by AstraZeneca and MedImmune and runs until July 2017.Normal admission fees apply, drop-in

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Plant Hunter Challenge Have you got what it takes to become a plant hunter? You’ll need to solve clues, read maps and find your way through the Botanic Garden to track down the special plants that are part of this trail. Just pick up a secret decoder and map from the Garden ticket offices to get started. Free for children, normal admission fees apply for adults, drop-inAges 8+

Doodle plants Draw and colour your way around the Botanic Garden with this new plant and garden-themed colouring and drawing trail. Available inside explorer backpacks from the Garden ticket offices. Free for children, normal admission fees apply for adults, drop-inAll ages

Museum of Zoology

A Cambridge SafariTake a closer look as you walk around Cambridge and you can find animals lurking in the walls, the floors, the doorways… Download a Cambridge Safari Trail from www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk to find the zoology all around us.Tweet your pictures to @zoologymuseum #cambridgesafari or post them on the Museum’s Facebook page

SummerDazeIf you are keen to get out and about this summer, the Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPS) will be offering up a fun-packed programme of free activities. Join the team along with Cambridge museums on Wednesday afternoons at parks and community centres across Cambridge city.For more information about SummerDaze and to see the full programme visit cambridge.gov.uk/chyppsfacebook.com/chypps01223 [email protected]

Summer in Suffolk MuseumsVisiting Suffolk for the holidays? Find out about their summer museum events at: suffolkmuseums.org

Making the Most of Your Visit

AccessThe museums and collections welcome all visitors with access requirements and each organisation is accessible by wheelchair. Further information can be found on individual venue websites. If you have any questions about access, please email [email protected] or phone 01223 746406.

Opening TimesOpening hours vary across venues. We advise checking individual museum websites before visiting.

Visiting with Younger ChildrenTo help you plan your visit, our event listings include age ranges for specific activities. Many venues also have kits and trails available for younger children.

For further information on:• Resources and trails for younger children• Baby changing• Buggy facilitiesPlease visit individual venue websites or go to www.museums.cam.ac.uk/visit-us/families-and-children

Eating & Drinking

The following venues have café, refreshment or picnic facilities:

Burwell Museum: tea room serving drinks, cakes and snacks (check website for opening times); outdoor space for picnics

Cambridge Museum of Technology: snacks and drinks available from Museum shop; outdoor space for picnics

Cambridge University Botanic Garden: café serving full range of drinks, snacks, cakes and light meals; outdoor space for picnics

Centre for Computing History: café serving drinks and snacks

Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey: snacks and drinks available from Museum cafe on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from Museum shop throughout the week; outdoor space for picnics

Fitzwilliam Museum: café serving full range of drinks, snacks, cakes and light meals; outdoor space for picnics

Great St Mary’s Church: outdoor space for picnics

Museum of Cambridge: tea room serving drinks, cakes and snacks (check website for opening times); outdoor space for picnics

University Library: tea room serving drinks, snacks, lunches and afternoon tea

Other Things to Do

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TravelAll venues offer advice on travel and parking on their websites. Not all city based venues have parking facilities - please check before you visit.

The following websites offer useful information on this:Guided Buswaywww.thebusway.info

Park and Ridewww.parkandride.net/cambridge

Cambridgeshire Parking Facilitieswww.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/parking

Cambridgeshire Cycling Facilitieswww.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/cycling

Trainswww.nationalrail.co.uk

Museum InformationAddress and contact information

All Saints Church Cambridge, CB5 8BPwww.visitchurches.org.uk01223 324442

Burwell Museum & WindmillBurwell, CB25 0HLwww.burwellmuseum.org.uk01638 605544

Cambridge Centre for Computing History Cambridge, CB1 3EWwww.computinghistory.org.uk01223 214446

Cambridge Museum of TechnologyCambridge, CB5 8LDwww.museumoftechnology.com01223 500652

Cambridge Science CentreCambridge, CB5 8BQwww.cambridgesciencecentre.org01223 967965

Cambridge University Botanic Garden Cambridge, CB2 1JEwww.botanic.cam.ac.uk01223 336265

Ely MuseumEly, CB7 4LSwww.elymuseum.org.uk01353 666655

Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey A10, near Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PQwww.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk01223 860988 / 489

Fitzwilliam MuseumCambridge, CB2 1RBwww.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk01223 332904

Great St Mary’s Church Cambridge, CB2 3PQwww.gsm.cam.ac.uk01223 741716

Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology Cambridge, CB2 3DZwww.maa.cam.ac.uk01223 333516

Museum of CambridgeCambridge, CB3 0AQwww.museumofcambridge.org.uk01223 355159

Museum of Classical ArchaeologyCambridge, CB3 9DAwww.classics.cam.ac.uk01223 330402

Norris MuseumSt Ives, PE27 5BXwww.norrismuseum.org.uk01480 497314

The Polar Museum Cambridge, CB2 1ERwww.spri.cam.ac.uk01223 336540

Saffron Walden Museum Saffron Walden, CB10 1JLwww.uttlesford.gov.uk/museum01799 510333

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Cambridge, CB2 3ERwww.sedgwickmuseum.org01223 333456

St Neots MuseumSt Neots, PE19 1AEwww.stneotsmuseum.org.uk01480 214163

Stained Glass MuseumEly, CB7 4DLwww.stainedglassmuseum.com01353 660347

University LibraryCambridge, CB3 9DRwww.exhibitions.lib.cam.ac.uk 01223 333030

Whipple Museum of the History of ScienceCambridge, CB2 3RHwww.hps.cam.ac.uk/whipple01223 330906

Wisbech & Fenland Museum Wisbech, PE13 1ESwww.wisbechmuseum.org.uk 01945 583817

The following museums are closed for redevelopment but will be joining in with events and activities at other venues:

Kettles Yardwww.kettlesyard.co.uk

Museum of Zoologywww.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk

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STRIKE A POSEA dancer in a painting; a lion on a

tin – find an object that grabs your attention and show us your best

impersonation.

Share a picture using #SatMuseums

MY MUSEUM LABELMuseums and collections are full of labels; think the description of

something could be different? Write it and show us!

Share a picture & your caption using#SatMuseums

ODDBALLS & CURIOSWhat’s the most unusual object you can find? Can others guess

what it is?


MAKE & CREATETaken part in an activity?

Show us what you’ve made today!


Your Summer at the Museums Challenge

Think you can do a good impersonation? Want to share your works of art?

Make the most of Summer at the Museums by sharing what you are up to on Facebook and Twitter.

Each week we’ll pick and post our favourites on the University of Cambridge Museums Facebook and Twitter pages.

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