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Open: Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

We are closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Please note: On Wednesday 4 February, the Kettle’s Yard house will be closing early. Last entry to the house will be at 3.30pm.

Book Tickets

Open: Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

We are closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Please note: On Wednesday 4 February, the Kettle’s Yard house will be closing early. Last entry to the house will be at 3.30pm.

What's On

For Adults

Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Guided House Tour 07/02/2026
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Friends

Friends Event: A Visit to the Bell Collection at Clare Hall

Join the Friends of Kettle’s Yard on a visit to the Bell Collection of British Studio Pottery at Clare Hall.

Friends Event: A Visit to the Bell Collection at Clare Hall
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Music

Fenella Humphreys, violin, and Sam Armstrong, piano

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Fenella Humphries, violin, and Sam Armstrong, piano, in the Kettle's Yard house.

Fenella Humphreys, violin, and Sam Armstrong, piano
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For Adults

Adult ArtLab: Sow a Little Tenderness

Join artist Anna Brownsted for a playful and gently subversive digital video-making & augmented reality workshop inspired by Harold Offeh’s exhibition Mmmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could be Sweet.

Adult ArtLab: Sow a Little Tenderness
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For Children and Young People

Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session

Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.

Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session 15/02/2026
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For Children and Young People

Studio Sunday

Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.

Studio Sunday 15/02/26
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A royal blue outfit worn by Harold Offeh, which is decorated with patches and badges.
For Children and Young People

Holiday Workshop: Sew Inspirational! DIY Painted Patches

Join artist Rachel McGivern in this workshop for 11-16 year olds and create your own patch to take home and iron onto clothes or bags!

Holiday Workshop: Sew Inspirational! DIY Painted Patches
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For Adults

In Conversation and Book Launch: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet

Join us for an in conversation with Harold Offeh to celebrate the publication of Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, it Could Be Sweet.

In Conversation and Book Launch: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet
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The interior of the Kettle's Yard house: a cottage with white walls. The sun shines brightly through a window, illuminating the many objects and paintings on display.
For Children and Young People

Holiday Workshop: Cardboard Kettle's Yard

Artist Ian Brownlie will lead a fun and experimental workshop where you will create your own cardboard sculptures inspired by artworks, objects and ideas in the Kettle's Yard house.

Holiday Workshop: Cardboard Kettle's Yard
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Two children and one adult using a torch to look at a screen on a wall
For Children and Young People

Twilight at the Museums: 2126 at Kettle's Yard

Twilight at the Museums will be taking over the galleries and beyond at Kettle’s Yard as families can explore ‘What might the future look like inspired by our global history and culture?’

Twilight at the Museums: 2126 at Kettle's Yard
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A group of people performing a dance routine on a large green playing field.
For Children and Young People

Holiday Workshop: Dance, Style and Pattern: Creative Thinking Caps on with Sin Cru

Join the dancers and creative from Sin Cru and discover hip-hop culture for Cambridge today!

Holiday Workshop: Dance, Style and Pattern: Creative Thinking Caps on with Sin Cru
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Music

Trio Havisham

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Trio Havisham in the Kettle's Yard house. 

Trio Havisham
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