We offer a range of public activities throughout the year. Our temporary exhibitions include displays of current research, work by artists, and our community cabinet displays co-curated by visitors, students and community groups.
Events and Activities
Staff Favourites Tours
Wednesdays (15th January - 26th February), 1pm - 1.30pm
(Please note no tour on 19th February)
Free, drop-in
Come and be inspired by the displays and objects that our staff love.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Drop into our shop to book your free place on the tour.
Earth Science Fair, 11:00am-3:00pm on Saturday 29 March.
Free, drop in event
Come and meet the scientists of the University of Cambridge Department of Earth Sciences, renowned for its world-class research. Take part in hands-on activities and find out what it's like to research fossils, earthquakes, tackle environmental challenges and more.
Activities include:
- Microfossil Wonderland
- Bring your rocks and fossils for identification
- Jump to make your own earthquake
- Make your own mountain range
- Discover meteorites
Ask a Geologist, 11:00am-4:30pm on Saturday 29 March.
Free, drop in event
Have you picked up some rocks that you are curious about? Maybe a mineral or cluster of crystals? or maybe a fossil? or maybe just a lovely beach pebble? Whatever your rock, bring it in and ask your questions. Our resident geologists will do their best to tell you the stories of your rocks. This event is part of the Earth Sciences Fair.
We also have regular fossil handling activities on Saturdays and in school holidays, please do phone (01223 333456) to check what's on when you plan to visit.
Exhibitions
Breaking New Ground: Celebrating Past, Present and Future Women Earth Scientists at the University of Cambridge
Join us in celebrating women Earth scientists in this temporary display, co-curated by two Earth Sciences students.
24th August 2024 - 5th September 2025
Free, drop-in
How many women Earth scientists can you name? With a focus on the University of Cambridge, Breaking New Ground is a celebration of women in Earth Sciences.
The display includes trailblazing, but historically overlooked early Earth scientists, perspectives from women who are currently researching, teaching, working or studying in the university's Department of Earth Sciences, and two local young people who share their passion for Geology.
This exhibition was co-curated by two Earth Sciences students at the university.
Current exhibitions
All current exhibitions at the Sedgwick Museum, please click on each image for more information.
Online Exhibitions
Our online exhibitions are currently undergoing maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
