Women in Science Saturday! 👩‍🔬 To mark the launch of the Franklin & DNA display, Saturday 21 September will feature free talks and family activities exploring the history of women in science. 📍Free, drop-in events. Find out more: museums.cam.ac.uk/whats-on

JOB ALERT: We’re advertising for 2yr research associate to work on Cambridge University botanical collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum and Cambridge University Herbarium (CGE). Looking for someone who can work across collections, and view science collections through arts and humanities lens: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48187/

📢Last few days to see our Wonderful Wetland Wildlife display created by children from four local primary schools with artist Rebecca Cahill Roots. We clearly had some budding artists & zoologists creating these amazing pieces 💗 On display until 15th Sept University of Cambridge Museums

👩‍🎨 Paris is calling! From Greek statues to Hollywood cinema discover the cultural impact of the Olympics and how the city of Paris literally changed the game. 🔗Join @artscapades and our co-curator Caroline Vout tonight to dive into all things Paris 1924 bit.ly/3To2N7B

It's getting colder in Cambridge - why not stop by to learn about how the peoples of the Arctic manage the winter months? It's our final week of our current temporary exhibition: 'Arctic Cultures: Collections and Imaginations.' Visit before it closes on 14 September. #Cambridge

🍁Autumn is in the air! Come & enjoy the autumnal atmosphere & colours at Cambridge University Botanic Garden! Take a look at what’s on below & find out more on our website: botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on-at-cu… #CambridgeUK #Autumn2024

📢 Calling all students in years 9-13 📢 It's not too late to enter the Classics@Cambridge Olympic art competition 🏃💨 Flex your creative muscles by creating an artwork or piece of creative writing inspired by the Olympic games. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

We are really excited to be presenting today at ICOMNathist Annual Conference in Nantes, about The Butterfly Effect climate installation co-curated with students from @parkside school. The conference will focus on the role of collections in mediating contemporary challenges.

Join us on a journey to the tropical seas and discover the amazing animals that live on coral reefs - plus make your own reef animal to take home. 🐚🐚🐚Suitable for 2-5 year olds. FREE, please book ahead - Fri 20 September. ow.ly/vmwc50T8LT7 University of Cambridge Museums

Our plant collection supports science & now it's been used to create gin with Cambridge Distillery! Discover how CUBG’s plants, including the (now fallen) Newton’s apple tree, add a twist to botanicals 🍸 BBC Travel #Gin #PlantScience #BotanicGarden bbc.com/travel/article…

Unfortunately we’re unable to open the museum to visitors this morning due to some operational issues. We're working to resolve this as soon as we can, please check our website for updates. fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

Join the The Sensational Museum project at MAA! We're looking for D/deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent individuals to help us develop a multi-sensory display. We’d love to hear from you, so visit our website to find out more: maa.cam.ac.uk/sensational-mu… #SensationalMuseum #InclusiveMuseums

Our café is closed today (Friday 13 September) but the rest of the Museum is now open as usual.

📢 BIG NEWS! 📢 We’re hosting a range of talks on Saturday the 21st, celebrating Women in Science thanks to the launch of our new display, “+ FRANKLIN”: Rosalind Franklin and DNA. Find out more below: whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk/events/women-s…

We are often asked if you can sketch in the Museum and the answer is yes, absolutely! We have drawing boards, chairs and portable stools. If you need any assistance moving our furniture, just ask any member of staff. We’re here to help our visiting artists ✍️. #FossilFriday

We're so excited to announce our next exhibition 'Portia Zvavahera: Zvakazarurwa (Revelations)' opening on 22 October 🎉 Join us on 21 October to explore the exhibition and enjoy a drink with friends at our pay bar🥂 6.30-8pm FREE, booking recommended: ow.ly/FfiZ50TlN61

There’s something very satisfying about watching our amazing #StoresMove team neatly packing boxed objects into a van and then unloading them at the Centre for Material Culture! #StoresMoveMonday

📢ARTIST NEEDED📢We're looking for a textile artist facilitator to work with us on two Museum events. The events are aimed at students/young people & families - with a sustainable fashion/ environmental theme. Apply by 9am Thurs 3 Oct. ow.ly/sfbg50TpRKi University of Cambridge Museums

🏳️‍🌈What does natural history have to do with LGBTQ+ stories? Book onto our Pride in Nature LGBTQ+ tour to hear the stories that museums don't usually tell. 🐳🐧🦒These FREE tours are run by our expert volunteers. Next tour: 28 Sept 10.30am ow.ly/vfAw50TpUba University of Cambridge Museums

Textile repairs raise many questions. Was it a contemporary repair? How much time was invested? What does this tell us about its value to its owner? Katrina, a #StoresMove Collections Assistant, explores all this and more in her University of Cambridge Museums blog post: museums.cam.ac.uk/blog/2024/08/2…