News

Research Travel fund

30 August 2018

The application deadline for our James H Marrow Research Travel Fund, for students or independent scholars researching our collection of illuminated manuscripts, has been extended to 15 September.

A reinvigorated hang of 20th and 21st century art

6 August 2018

A new display of art from the 20th and 21st centuries can be viewed in Gallery 11.

Summer at the Fitzwilliam

12 July 2018

This summer enjoy a variety of family activites and exhibitions at the Museum.

Fitzwilliam prevents the export of Queen Victoria

19 June 2018

Sir Alfred Gilbert's marble bust of Queen Victoria has been saved for the nation after the necessary money was raised to prevent it being exported to New York.

Summertime loan of 'Sleeping' by John Everett Millais

8 June 2018

From late June, visitors will have the rare opportunity to see Millais's enchanting painting of his daughter Carrie, asleep, on loan from a private collection.

Fitz 3D Challenge

15 May 2018

Medieval wooden sculptures are the focus of a new creative project at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Special display on Edward Lear

5 April 2018

Enjoy a limited display on Edward Lear, originally conceived to complement a special Cambridge Literary Festival event.

Re-opening of Main Entrance & Gallery 1

4 April 2018

We are delighted to announce that from Tuesday 14 August the Main Entrance of the Museum, complete with sculpture, will be re-opened to the public, as will Gallery 1.

Horse Mannequin dressed and ready to go

23 March 2018

The Armoury’s iconic and well-loved horse mannequin has been dressed in spectacular new parade barding.

Easter at the Fitzwilliam

23 March 2018

This Easter the Fitzwilliam has a variety of exhibitions and free family resources for you to pick up and enjoy.

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