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
School of Rock
Wednesday 9th April, 10am - 1pm
Friday 11th April, 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 16th April, 10am - 1pm
Free, drop-in
Drop into our fun, hands-on activities and get trained up for a summer of fossil and rock hunting.
Rummage in everyday gravel and be amazed by your fossil finds. Learn how to identify the three main rock types using our beautiful specimens. Go the extra mile and use our scientists’ lab techniques to reveal rocks that glow under UV light, and minerals that form a rainbow of colours under powerful microscopes.
'Get Cracking' trail
Tuesday 8th April - Monday 21st April
Free, drop-in
Have you ever wondered how big a dinosaur egg might be? Or how old fossilised eggs can be?
Follow our trail to find the answers to these questions and more, as we explore the fascinating world of prehistoric reproduction.
If you find all six objects in the trail, tell our staff which was your favourite and why to win a prize.
Staff Favourites tours
Mondays (7th April - 28th April), 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.
