Cambridge 21 February – 1 June 2025

Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition

Drawing on new research, Rise Up tells the multifaceted story of the fight to end transatlantic slavery, its…

Cambridge Thursday 24 April

Meet the Artist: Karen McLean

British contemporary artist Karen McLean talks about her powerful work Ar’n’t I a Woman! (2021), on display in…

Cambridge Tuesday 1 May

Meet the Artist: Kimathi Donkor

Join contemporary British artist Kimathi Donkor for an insightful talk on his work in Rise Up.   Discover…

Cambridge Tuesday 6 May

Meet the Artist: Joy Labinjo

Join us at the Fitzwilliam Museum for an intimate evening with acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo, whose vivid,…

Cambridge Thursday 15 May

Lunchtime Lecture: Equiano’s Women

Join exhibition lead curator Victoria Avery, alongside researchers Dawnanna Kreeger and Carol Brown-Leonardi, as they share their latest…

Cambridge Thursday 22 May

Museum Late: Future Legacies

Join us after-hours at the Museum for a lively evening of art, music, conversation and engaging workshops inspired…

Cambridge Saturday 24 May

Quilting workshop: Jahnavi Inniss

Immerse yourself in our patchwork and quilting workshop led by exhibition artist Jahnavi Inniss, award-winning textile-based graphic designer…

Cambridge 3 October – 25 January 2026

The Makers of Ancient Egypt

From the gold mask of Tutankhamun to the bust of Nefertiti, ancient Egyptians produced objects that remain iconic…