Family

Animal Antics

29 May 2025
14:00-16:00
Free to all

An afternoon of crafts and ancient animal antics at the Museum of Classical Archaeology

This half-term, join us for a paws-itively exciting afternoon of creativity and discovery at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

Inspired by the wild and wonderful creatures of the ancient world, families and young explorers will dive into classical archaeology through hands-on animal-themed crafts and an exciting new museum trail. Children can craft their own creatures to take home while learning the fascinating stories behind the animals of ancient Greece and Rome.

Free to attend. No need to book, just drop in.

Can't make it on the 29th? That's okay, our Animal Antics Family Trail will be up for the whole of half-term. Drop in anytime from Tues 27th- Sat 31st to follow the trail.

Access

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.

  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please ask at the reception on the ground floor of the Faculty of Classics.

  • An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.

  • This event is primarily seated. The family trail involves standing, but we can move chairs around the gallery.

  • Find out more about Museum Access.

  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

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Visitor information

Address

Museum of Classical Archaeology

University Of Cambridge, Faculty Of Classics, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DA
01223 330402

Free to all

Opening times

Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday (univesity term time only): 2-5pm

Closed: Sunday, Monday

Exclusions and safety measures

Please be understanding of others. If you are feeling unwell, please stay home.

We welcome group bookings.

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