Since re-opening, our regular visitors may notice some differences to what is on offer to families. Currently Fitz Kits, activity boxes, story starters, drawing materials and our baby play mat are not available to borrow. We do have free family trails but we suggest bringing your own paper and pencils if you want to draw in the gallery.
Family First Saturdays are back, with free themed self-led activities available for 2pm-4pm on the first Saturday of every month and free family tours. Don’t forget to book your free tickets for the museum and for the tours. Scroll down this page to find upcoming events.
We will also continue sharing lots of different ways for you to connect with the collections, be inspired, create, respond and relax from home, with new activities released each month. Here are some for you to enjoy right now:
Storytelling
The Hedgehog that Needed a Rest
The Story of the Boat of Millions of Years
The Story of Vanessa and the Butterfly
The Story of the Horse and the Lion
The Story of Demeter and Persephone
The Story of Hadrian and Antinous
Look Think Do
A set of activities designed as a starting point for looking, talking and doing together as a family. We hope people of all ages with enjoy the opportunity to spend some time with some of our collection favourites – from ancient Egypt to Impressionist painting.
Home activities with University of Cambridge Museums
Looking for fun learning activities to try at home? From wildlife wanders to stories inspired by paintings, take your pick from this growing selection inspired by the University collections.
Summer at the Museums is delivered by the University of Cambridge Museums as part of its Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation funded programme.
Hidden Tales
Our friends at Hidden Tales, in collaboration with the Arts Council of England have created a free activity pack for families based on Riddle of the White Sphinx. This interactive adventure book around museums in Cambridge is recommended for children aged aged 8+.
Events
Discover Arts Award
Ages 5+
Want to get creative? The Discover Arts Award is a great chance to make art, discover artists who enthuse you and share your artwork with family and friends, using The Fitzwilliam Museum and other UCM collections as inspiration.
> Digital Discover Arts Award
15/07/2020 to 31/12/2020
Free
