Cambridge 21 February – 1 June 2025

Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition

Drawing on new research, Rise Up tells the multifaceted story of the fight to end transatlantic slavery, its…

Cambridge Tuesday 1, 8 April and 15 April

Rise Up Listening Salons

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons…

Cambridge Tuesday 8 April

Rise Up Listening Salon – April 8

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons…

Cambridge Thursday 10 April

The Rebel From Wisbech

In this lunchtime lecture, join Sarah Coleman – former Articles for Change Project Curator at Wisbech & Fenland…

Cambridge Tuesday 15 April

Rise Up Listening Salon – April 15

Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons…

Cambridge Thursday 17 April

Meet the Artist: Keith Piper

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge will host “Meet the Artist: Keith Piper,” a…

Cambridge Saturday 19 April

Zine Making Workshop: Jade Pollard-Crowe

Join us for a hands-on zine making workshop with art-activist and creative freelancer Jade Pollard-Crowe.   Jade’s socially…

Cambridge Thursday 24 April

Meet the Artist: Karen McLean

British contemporary artist Karen McLean talks about her powerful work Ar’n’t I a Woman! (2021), on display in…

Cambridge Tuesday 1 May

Meet the Artist: Kimathi Donkor

Join contemporary British artist Kimathi Donkor for an insightful talk on his work in Rise Up.   Discover…

Cambridge Tuesday 6 May

Meet the Artist: Joy Labinjo

Join us at the Fitzwilliam Museum for an intimate evening with acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo, whose vivid,…

Cambridge Thursday 15 May

Lunchtime Lecture: Equiano’s Women

Join exhibition lead curator Victoria Avery, alongside researchers Dawnanna Kreeger and Carol Brown-Leonardi, as they share their latest…

Cambridge Thursday 22 May

Museum Late: Future Legacies

Join us after-hours at the Museum for a lively evening of art, music, conversation and engaging workshops inspired…

Cambridge Saturday 24 May

Quilting workshop: Jahnavi Inniss

Immerse yourself in our patchwork and quilting workshop led by exhibition artist Jahnavi Inniss, award-winning textile-based graphic designer…

Cambridge 3 October – 25 January 2026

The Makers of Ancient Egypt

From the gold mask of Tutankhamun to the bust of Nefertiti, ancient Egyptians produced objects that remain iconic…