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 Thursday 27 February

Black and Blue: The experiences of senior Black Police Officers

Organised by Wolfson’s REACH Hub, this ongoing series explores the theme of racism via different lenses.   The Hierarchies…

Cambridge Thursday 13 March

Cambridge Connections: George Bridgetower

Join us for this lunchtime lecture and live musical performances exploring the life of George Bridgetower (1778–1860), a…

Cambridge Saturday 15 March

Curator Highlights Talk

Find out more about Rise Up in this introductory talk with curator Victoria Avery, our Keeper of European…

Cambridge Monday 17 March 2025

Mike and The Mechanics

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of…

Cambridge Thursday 20 March

Undoing 2007; Preparing for 2038

How did transatlantic slavery end? What is our memory of how we got free—if we got free?  …

Cambridge Saturday 22 March

Meet the Artist: Jacqueline Bishop

Join New York-based Jamaican contemporary artist, academic and award-winning writer Jacqueline Bishop as she talks about her new…

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 Thursday 10 April

The Rebel From Wisbech

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

Cambridge Thursday 17 April

Meet the Artist: Keith Piper

Focusing on the selection of his artworks on display in our Rise Up exhibition, British contemporary artist, critic…

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

Discover the distinctive visual language of British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo as she discusses her works in Rise Up,…

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…