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 Cambridge University Museums  #CamTwilight
Wednesday 18 February 2015, 4.30 – 8.30pm
Cambridge
University Botanic
Garden
Museum of
Classical
Archaeology
Cambridge
University Library
Farmland Museum
& Denny Abbey
The Polar Museum
with the
Museum of Zoology
Sedgwick Museum
of Earth Sciences
Cambridge
Science Centre
Whipple Museum
of the
History of Science
Cambridge Museum
of Technology
Fitzwilliam
Museum
Museum of
Cambridge
Kettle’s Yard
Collect a stamp from each
museum you visit and see
how far you’ve explored!
Admission FREE to all venues
Twilight at
the Museums
What’s On
Museum of
Archaeology and
Anthropology
Twilight Passport
Set out with the family to discover the wonderful
world of Cambridge museums after dark …
Destination: exploration!
Destination: exploration!
Use this guide to help plan and prepare your
Twilight adventure. In it you will find information
about what to see and do, along with tips and
suggestions for getting the most out of your night
Outdoor Fun
Setting Out
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 Join a torch-lit tour with the Cambridge Guides and discover
the historic streets of Cambridge after dark
See the Fitzwilliam Museum illuminated by a magical
light display
Watch performers from Wildfire create a dazzling
spectacle of light and colour outside the Museum of
Classical Archaeology
Wrap up warm
Bring a torch
Bring this guide with its Twilight passport
to keep a record of your adventure!
Use the map in this guide to help you find your way
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Things to See and Do
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There are 13 museums and collections to visit for free
Most venues and activities are drop-in, but some should be
booked in advance
Expect the unexpected! Some museums will be immersed in
darkness; others will be full of colour, light and amazing
objects waiting to be found
The more places you visit, the more you will be able to see and
do. Just remember to collect a stamp in your passport at every
place along the way
Handy Hints
 Take care as you explore and keep your eyes peeled for
anything that may cause damage - from crumbs and sticky
fingers to bumps and bangs!
 Got a question? Need some assistance? We have plenty of
Twilight stewards who will be happy to help you
 Let us know what you’re up to! Share your photos and
discoveries on Facebook and Twitter #CamTwilight
Downing Street site – Steak & Honour Burgers
Botanic Garden Cafe (closes at 8pm)
Fitzwilliam Museum Cafe
Museum of Cambridge Tearoom (pre-booked events only)
Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey Tearoom
Catering and Hot Drinks
Downing Street site – Caffe Mobile
*Toilet facilities for Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences will be
provided by the additional amenities on the Downing Street site.
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Downing Street site.
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Drop-in events
1 Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology
Downing Street
Guess Who: Who is hiding in the
dark? Match the clues to guess who.
With your torch, can you meet the
fearsome gaze of a warrior, spot an
amazing hairstyle or reveal a fabulous
moustache?
www.maa.cam.ac.uk
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Cambridge University
Botanic Garden
Brookside
Deep Dark Pollinator Hunt: While the
rest of the Garden is sleeping, the
glasshouses come alive. Bring a torch
and hunt down the giant pollinator
pictures to win a prize!
www.botanic.cam.ac.uk
3 Museum of Classical
Archaeology
Sidgwick Avenue
Treasures by Torchlight: Explore the
Museum in the dark if you dare!
Rumour has it our statues have been
known to come to life at night... Drop
in to complete our Twilight trail and to
bring the statues to life by torchlight.
Don’t forget to bring your torch!
www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museum
4 Cambridge University Library,
Milstein Exhibition Centre
West Road
Reading After Lights Out: Get up close
to the Library’s exhibition of beautiful
500-year-old books and explore your
favourite items by torchlight. Make
your own mini-book, or search for the
answers to our book-spotter quiz.
https://exhibitions.lib.cam.ac.uk
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Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey
Ely Road, Waterbeach (A10)
9 Cambridge Science Centre
up warm, bring a torch and come
prepared to enjoy an evening of
activities, torch-lit trails and ghost
stories!
Jesus Lane
Science in the Dark: Get experimental
with some hands-on science
in the dark! We’ll have special
demonstrations and workshops about
light and astronomy.
www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk
www.cambridgesciencecentre.org
Shadows and Light at Denny: Wrap
6 The Polar Museum
with the Museum of Zoology
History of Science
Free School Lane
Cosmic Mission: Want to explore
space but don’t have a rocket? At the
Whipple you can explore our galaxy
from the comfort of planet Earth!
Bring your torch to find out if you have
what it takes to be a space explorer
and who knows, you might win a prize.
www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum
Downing Street
Guided Torchlight Tours:
Let the Official Cambridge Guides
lead you on an exciting torch-lit tour
exploring the ancient streets and
stories of the City.
8 Sedgwick Museum of
Downing Street
Sedgwick After Dark: Come and
see Iggy the dinosaur in lights and
explore the museum after dark. Bring
a torch to see what else is lurking
in the gloomy cabinets - maybe
ancient footprints or the oldest rocks
on earth?! Find out more with our
museum trail.
www.sedgwickmuseum.org
www.museumoftechnology.com
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Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street
See the Museum’s portico illuminated
in a variety of colours as a spectacular
light display is triggered by walkers
by. Then join us for a late opening
of the Museum and explore the
galleries at your leisure. There is also
the opportunity to see an after dark
performance of The Dragon’s Pearl
(see bookable events).
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Please only attend these events
if you have pre-booked
Museum of Cambridge
Castle Street
Workshops:
4.30 – 6.00pm or 6.30 – 8.00pm
Creatures of Twilight: Using the
shadowy shapes of objects found in
the museum, transform yourself into
a creature from a parallel universe by
creating your own mask, wings and
accessories.
To book call 01223 355159 or email
[email protected]
14 Kettle’s Yard
Castle Street
Light Source: Come and see what light
can do! Explore shadows and reflections
in the house and create your own light
effects in the learning studio, with artist
Isabella Martin.
To book email
[email protected]
11 Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cheddars Lane
Technology and Torchlight: Explore
the museum’s atmospheric pumping
station after dark and try out some
hands-on activities based around the
theme of light. Wrap up warmly and
wear sensible shoes!
Pre-Bookable Events
www.folkmuseum.org.uk
www.hps.cam.ac.uk/whipple
www.cam.ac.uk/twilight
Earth Sciences
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10 Whipple Museum of the
Lensfield Road
Deep Sea Darkness: Join the Zoology
and Polar Museums to find out about
creatures from the ocean’s depths
with games, specimens and a
torch-lit walk around the galleries
with the sounds of the ocean.
7 Official Cambridge Guides
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An evening of free events and activities …
www.kettlesyard.co.uk
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Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street
Performances:
5.30pm, 6.30pm or 7.30pm
The Dragon’s Pearl: Award-winning
Indefinite Articles tells the ancient
folktale from China of a boy, a pearl and
a magical dragon using paper, rice and
shadows.
To book call 01223 332904 or email
[email protected]
The Museum will also be open to dropin visitors (see drop-in events).
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk