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
Voices from the Archives of the Sedgwick Museum: Women in Cambridge (online)
Monday 9th June, 1.15pm - 1.55pm
Free, book your place here
This International Archives Day, join our archivist Sandra Freshney, as we uncover the missing voices and stories of women from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge.
You'll see photos from early fieldwork expeditions, when women were first encouraged to participate. You'll hear from Eleanor Sidgwick asking about mixed classes. You'll also hear from Cambridge geologist Mary Hughes about her journey to an international geological conference, and her encounter with Millicent Fawcett, leading campaigner for women's suffrage.
You’ll discover that women’s rights campaigner, Marie Stopes, was a botanist who used samples from the Sedgwick Museum. And we will learn about some of the Sedgwick Club, the Department of Earth Science's student society, including Gertie Elles, who was awarded an MBE for her work with the Red Cross during World War One.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the talk.
This lunchtime talk reflects the theme of this year's International Archive Day; that archives are accessible and becoming more connected and relevant to people everywhere.
This is a FREE online event, but please book your place.
Rock Up and Chill
Join us for a geological chill-out after hours, as we celebrate Pride month.
Wednesday 25th June, 6pm - 9pm
Book here
Unwind at the end of the day and explore the Museum in an atmospheric evening setting.
Drop in and discover the colourful beauty of rocks and meteorites under the microscope. Use these as inspiration to contribute to a new collaborative artwork for the Museum that celebrates Pride, working with environmental artist Kaitlin Ferguson.
Join a mini-tour celebrating the Museum's queer history, do some sketching, explore our handling collection of real fossils, or if this all sounds too busy - just soak up the atmosphere.
This event is FREE, but a ticket is needed. Tickets will be available from Thursday 5th June.
There is no paid bar at this event, but you'll receive a free drink (wine, beer or soft) on arrival.
Staff Favourites tours
Mondays (2nd June - 30th June), 1pm - 1.30pm
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.
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.
