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Eight @Cambridge_Uni museums & @CUBotanicGarden | Five million marvellous objects to discover | Come on in!

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Cam Botanic Garden (@cubotanicgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are very grateful to Julia Rausing Trust for their generous support of a Botanical Horticulture Trainee for the next 3 years. This grant helps us to continue our long-standing commitment to training future horticulturists with the skills to nurture and protect plants & landscapes.

We are very grateful to <a href="/JuliaRTrust/">Julia Rausing Trust</a> for their generous support of a Botanical Horticulture Trainee for the next 3 years. This grant helps us to continue our long-standing commitment to training future horticulturists with the skills to nurture and protect plants &amp; landscapes.
Cam Botanic Garden (@cubotanicgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌞 #SummerAtTheMuseums launches today! From 24 July–31 August, we’re joining University of Cambridge Museums for trails, free family crafts & summer fun at the Garden and across the region. 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/SummerAtTheMus… & create special memories with the whole family.

🌞 #SummerAtTheMuseums launches today! From 24 July–31 August, we’re joining <a href="/CamUnivMuseums/">University of Cambridge Museums</a> for trails, free family crafts &amp; summer fun at the Garden and across the region. 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/SummerAtTheMus… &amp; create special memories with the whole family.
Museum of Classical Archaeology (@classarch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The rumours are true - we're taking part in Summer at the Museums again 🥳 See the full programme, including all the events at MoCA below. ⬇️ (Hint: We'll have 🐕🥣🌿⚔️)

Fitzwilliam Museum (@fitzmuseum_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎾 Game, set, match! As the tennis wraps up at Wimbledon, we’re serving a final volley of purple and green — the tournament’s signature colours. You tell us: what would you call the colours in this collage? 🎨 Indigo? Plum? Olive? Forest?

🎾 Game, set, match! 

As the tennis wraps up at Wimbledon, we’re serving a final volley of purple and green — the tournament’s signature colours. 

You tell us: what would you call the colours in this collage?

🎨 Indigo? Plum? Olive? Forest?
Cam Botanic Garden (@cubotanicgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌱 Passionate about people & gardens? We’re hiring a Visitor Services Team Leader! Be at the heart of the Garden's daily operations & shape unforgettable guest experiences in a stunning setting. Apply now 👇 🔗 botanic.cam.ac.uk/join-support/j… #JobOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #BotanicGarden

🌱 Passionate about people &amp; gardens? We’re hiring a Visitor Services Team Leader! Be at the heart of the Garden's daily operations &amp; shape unforgettable guest experiences in a stunning setting. Apply now 👇 🔗 botanic.cam.ac.uk/join-support/j…
#JobOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #BotanicGarden
Museum of Zoology, Cambridge (@zoologymuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🐝In the UK, there are 24 bumblebee species, 8 are listed as conservation priority species, meaning they are under threat. In the last 10 years, 2 species of bumblebee have gone extinct in the UK. Read more about pollinators in our blog. museumofzoologyblog.com/2025/05/20/zin… University of Cambridge Museums

🐝In the UK, there are 24 bumblebee species, 8 are listed as conservation priority species, meaning they are under threat. In the last 10 years, 2 species of bumblebee have gone extinct in the UK. Read more about pollinators in our blog. museumofzoologyblog.com/2025/05/20/zin… <a href="/CamUnivMuseums/">University of Cambridge Museums</a>
Fitzwilliam Museum (@fitzmuseum_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💫 Tiny lines, big drama... There are only a few weeks left to see our ‘Discovering Dürer’ display – catch it before it closes on 3 August. ✨ Come see why, five centuries later, Dürer’s prints are still turning heads. Free to visit, no booking needed: bit.ly/43uOJ2b

💫 Tiny lines, big drama... There are only a few weeks left to see our ‘Discovering Dürer’ display – catch it before it closes on 3 August.

✨ Come see why, five centuries later, Dürer’s prints are still turning heads.  

Free to visit, no booking needed: bit.ly/43uOJ2b
Cam Botanic Garden (@cubotanicgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔎 Professor Filbert is searching around the Botanic Garden because they have heard that humans have made some exciting discoveries about plants. Follow in the Prof’s pawprints & discover what incredible information they found. Suitable for ages 3+, children 16 & under go free.

🔎 Professor Filbert is searching around the Botanic Garden because they have heard that humans have made some exciting discoveries about plants. Follow in the Prof’s pawprints &amp; discover what incredible information they found. 
Suitable for ages 3+, children 16 &amp; under go free.
Museum of Classical Archaeology (@classarch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Summer Bridging Binaries Tours 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride month may be over, but Bridging Binaries tours are here all year 🌈 Book your ticket now. 📅 Next dates: Fri 25 July, 2-3pm Fri 22 Aug, 2-3pm 🎟️ Tours are free, but online booking is essential 🔞 18+ only 🔗 classics.cam.ac.uk/museum/things-… 1/2

Summer Bridging Binaries Tours 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride month may be over, but Bridging Binaries tours are here all year 🌈 Book your ticket now.

📅 Next dates:
Fri 25 July, 2-3pm
Fri 22 Aug, 2-3pm
🎟️ Tours are free, but online booking is essential
🔞 18+ only
🔗 classics.cam.ac.uk/museum/things-…
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Museum of Classical Archaeology (@classarch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We've released the hounds 🐕 That's right our summer exhibition, Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation is now open. Stop by the Cast Gallery to explore the history and mythology of dog breeds through captivating ancient Greek-inspired ceramics and drawings 🏺🐕🐩 1/3

We've released the hounds 🐕

That's right our summer exhibition, Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation is now open.

Stop by the Cast Gallery to explore the history and mythology of dog breeds through captivating ancient Greek-inspired ceramics and drawings 🏺🐕🐩 1/3
Museum of Zoology, Cambridge (@zoologymuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Visit the Museum this summer and see beautiful nature journals created by pupils of Benwick and Glebelands Primary Schools with artist Rebecca Cahill Roots as part of the Fen Pals outreach project commissioned by the University of Cambridge Centre for Landscape Regeneration.

Visit the Museum this summer and see beautiful nature journals created by pupils of Benwick and Glebelands Primary Schools with artist Rebecca Cahill Roots as part of the Fen Pals outreach project commissioned by the University of Cambridge Centre for Landscape Regeneration.
Museum of Classical Archaeology (@classarch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Step into the sandals of ancient Greek athlete at The Great Greek Gymnasium 🏃💨🥏 Grab your family and get stuck into our ancient sporting activities and discover what went down in the OG gymnasium. 📜👟🏅 1/3

Step into the sandals of ancient Greek athlete at The Great Greek Gymnasium 🏃💨🥏

Grab your family and get stuck into our ancient sporting activities and discover what went down in the  OG gymnasium. 📜👟🏅

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Fitzwilliam Museum (@fitzmuseum_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✨#BOTD: British artist, model and poet Elizabeth Siddal 🔥With her long red hair, she became the face of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Born on this day in 1829, Siddal also painted & wrote poetry. In 1857, she was the only woman to exhibit at a Pre-Raphaelite group show.

✨#BOTD: British artist, model and poet Elizabeth Siddal 

🔥With her long red hair, she became the face of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. 

Born on this day in 1829, Siddal also painted &amp; wrote poetry. In 1857, she was the only woman to exhibit at a Pre-Raphaelite group show.
Cambridge University (@cambridge_uni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"I have never seen such a complete handprint on an Egyptian object before." Find out how researchers at Cambridge University's Fitzwilliam Museum discovered a 4,000-year-old handprint on an exhibit 👇 cam.ac.uk/stories/Fitzwi…

Cambridge University Library (@theul) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#SummerAtTheMuseums is finally here! ☀️ We’re excited about the Marvellous Medicine family event at Museum of Classical Archaeology on 21 August. It's a perfect activity to pair with our exhibition, Curious Cures! All events are listed on University of Cambridge Museums's website: loom.ly/zksT07o

#SummerAtTheMuseums is finally here! ☀️

We’re excited about the Marvellous Medicine family event at <a href="/classarch/">Museum of Classical Archaeology</a> on 21 August. It's a perfect activity to pair with our exhibition, Curious Cures!

All events are listed on <a href="/CamUnivMuseums/">University of Cambridge Museums</a>'s website: loom.ly/zksT07o
Fitzwilliam Museum (@fitzmuseum_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎟️ Ancient Egypt, like you’ve never seen it before — tickets now on sale! Book now for our upcoming exhibition, 'Made in Ancient Egypt', where you can explore ancient Egypt through the lives of its craftspeople. 🗓️ OPENING: 3 October 2025 🔗 Book now: bit.ly/4cCiznX

Museum of Classical Archaeology (@classarch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have a double dose of ancient medicine on Thurs 21 Aug by pairing a trip to the Curious Cures! exhibition with our family-friendly afternoon, Museum Marvellous Medicine 🩺🩻🪄🌿🏺📜

Cam Botanic Garden (@cubotanicgarden) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌿 “Best job in the natural world"🌿 Meet Matthew, CUBG’s new Expedition Botanist! He’ll be leading plant-collecting expeditions around the world, collaborating with local partners to support plant conservation & help future-proof the Garden’s living collections.

🌿 “Best job in the natural world"🌿
Meet Matthew, CUBG’s new Expedition Botanist! He’ll be leading plant-collecting expeditions around the world, collaborating with local partners to support plant conservation &amp; help future-proof the Garden’s living collections.
Fitzwilliam Museum (@fitzmuseum_uk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎉 We're hiring! We're currently looking for a Communications Assistant to join our growing Audiences and Brand team. 🗓️ Apply by Sunday 7 September 2025 📍 Interviews: 25–26 September 👇 Visit the link to find out more and apply: fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/about-us/work-…