Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge

25/08/2026

🏺👐Hands On with the Romans👐🏺

‼️*Tomorrow!*‼️

Wednesday 26 August, 2-4pm

Finish your school holidays in style by getting up close and personal with ancient Rome. This family-friendly activity gives you the chance to handle real Roman artefacts and discover how people lived nearly two thousand years ago. Better yet, it's completely free!

You can find out more about this event on our website:

Wednesday 26 August, 2-4pm Get up close with the ancient world at Hands On with the Romans. This family-friendly activity gives you the chance to handle replica Roman artefacts and discover how people lived nearly two thousand years ago. Learn about Roman daily life and uncover the stories behind fa...

19/08/2026

‼️*Tomorrow*‼️

Thursday 20 August, 2-4pm

Have you ever looked at a piece of art and thought "my five-year-old could do that"? Why not find out if you were right tomorrow at Little Sculptors?

From 2-4pm, we'll have all sorts of crafts available, from clay sculpture to colourful collage. Better yet, it's all free! Just drop in and get stuck in.

11/08/2026

🌡️We’re closing on Thursday.🥵

Due to frankly unreasonably high temperatures on Thursday we'll be closing the museum for the day. Sadly, this also means that Thursday's event, "Meet the Greeks" will also be cancelled.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. We should be back open as usual on Friday 14 August at 10am, so you won't be bereft of your favourite ancient masterpieces for too long...

30/07/2026

In a tragic twist of fate, supply line issues have delayed our Roman soldier today - he'll be at the Museum at 2:30 pm. In the meantime, there's still plenty to do, from trails to fun family activities, all running from 1pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

24/07/2026

👀It's that time again...👀

Drink and Draw is back this August, and we can't wait to see what you'll make!

Grab a glass of wine and join us after-hours for an evening of sketching. All materials (and a free drink) will be provided for you, and our experts will happily give you advice to help you make the most of your evening.

All levels of experience are welcome, whether you're just picking up a pencil or have been sketching for years.

📅Friday 21 August, 6-9pm
📍The Museum of Classical Archaeology
🎟️Free - just drop in!

23/07/2026

⚔️The Romans are Coming!⚔️

Only a week left until we welcome you to the museum for an action-packed afternoon of family fun.

Try on traditional Roman dress, take part in hands-on crafts, and even meet a real Roman soldier!

📅Thursday 30 July, 1-4pm
📍The Museum of Classical Archaeology
👪Perfect for families
🎟️Free - no need to book!

17/07/2026

👀Less than a week to go!👀

Why not start the summer holidays off with a bang at Hands On with the Romans? Don't miss your chance to handle Roman artefacts and discover how people lived nearly two thousand years ago.



📅Thu 23 Jul, 2-4pm
📍The Museum of Classical Archaeology
👪Perfect for families
🎟️Free - no need to book!

06/07/2026

🥵Stay cool on your visit🥶

Our glass roof provides wonderful light, but it can also make the Cast Gallery very warm when the temperature is high outdoors.

If you're planning a visit when it's hot out, make sure that you stay safe and cool on your visit by following these tips.

23/06/2026

Oh gosh, it's really hot, isn't it?

Sadly, this means we're going to have have to close this week - having a glass roof means lots of lovely natural light all year around, but it also means we heat up quickly!

We'll be closing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week until things hopefully cool down. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Stay safe in this heat everyone...

09/06/2026

😱You may have noticed that a few of our casts have gone missing😱

There's no need for alarm! Our casts of the Esquiline Venus, the Auxerre Goddess, and the Idolino have gone on loan to the CCCB in Barcelona for their exhibition "The Cult of Beauty". They'll be back from their holiday before you know it.

This exhibition is based on the 2023 Wellcome Collection exhibition of the same name.

📷Photo of the Idolino: Laurie Auchterlonie, Wellcome Collection.