Scott Polar Research Institute
Museum events
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See also the archive of previous events.
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Cambridge Ecofiction Book GroupWednesday 29th January 2020. 3-5pm The Cambridge Ecofiction Book Group will meet in the Polar Library on Weds 29th Jan, 3-5pm. Free & open to all they will discuss 'Spilt Tooth' by Tanya Tagaq, an Inuk artist from Nunavut, which blends fiction, poetry, memoir & beautiful illustration. 'Tagaq's surreal meld of poetry and prose transmutes the Arctic's boundless beauty, intensity, and desolation into a wrenching contemporary mythology.' - The New Yorker Find out more and book your place online. |
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Twilight at the MuseumsWednesday 19th February 2020, 4.30pm - 7.30pm Join us in the Twilight as we bring alive historic pioneers of Antarctic discovery! Meet Frank Debenham, the founder of the Scott Polar Research Institute, or Lois Jones, who led the first all-woman science team to Antarctica. Not to mention Captain Robert Falcon Scott himself and even some modern polar explorers! This is part of our centenary programme of events to celebrate 100 years of the Scott Polar Research Institute. Drop in for free. This year you can even get a delicious hot drink or snack from the Rural Coffee Project! |
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Ice on the MoveTuesday 10 March, 6pm – 7.20pm From slippery solids to liquid lakes, join Dr Neil Arnold for a whistlestop introduction to glaciers and ice sheets. There will be an optional 20 minute tour of the Polar Museum at the end. This event is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Find out about more events. Book your place from 11am on Monday 10 February. |
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Exhibition tea and talk: Walking on Thin IceFriday 13 March, 3pm – 3.45pm Join us for a unique chance to hear from our museum team about our latest exhibition over a cup of tea! 'Walking on Thin Ice: Co-operation in the face of a changing climate' is a co-curated exhibition about climate change from views of twelve teenagers selected from around the UK to work directly with our polar researchers. This event is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Find out about more events. Book your place from 11am on Monday 10 February. |
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Little Explorers - AurorasTuesday 17 March 2020 10am – 11am & 11.15am – 12.15pm Join us for a colourful story of the Northern Lights in this sensory story session for the under-5s with storyteller Marion Leeper. An experiment in each session. For under 5s only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This special science festival session is free of charge. Find out about Cambridge Science Festival. Bookings open at 11am on Monday 10 February. |
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Past and Present Science DaySaturday 21 March, 10.30am- 3.30pm Celebrating our centenary year, the Scott Polar Research Institute would like to welcome families to a day of science exploration. Get the chance to meet some of our intrepid polar scientists. Experiments and activities throughout the day. Suitable for the whole family. Drop-in, for all ages. This event is part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Find out about more events. |
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Alumni Centenary DinnerSaturday 18th April 2020 In celebration of our hundredth year, the Director and Staff of the Scott Polar Research Institute invite our alumni to attend a special Alumni Centenary Dinner. Join us as we look back over the past 100 years, reunite with friends and colleagues, and celebrate the history of the Scott Polar Research Institute. Tickets for this special event cost £75, and are available to purchase online. |
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Little ExplorersTuesday 12 May 2020, 10am - 10.45am & 11am - 11.45am A different Polar story each session with renowned storyteller Marion Leeper. This month we will explore the story of the Emperor's Egg. For under 5s only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £1.50 per child to be paid on arrival. Under 1s free. Bookings open on 13 March. |
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Little ExplorersTuesday 14 July 2020, 10am - 10.45am & 11am - 11.45am A different Polar story each session with renowned storyteller Marion Leeper. This month we will explore whales and canoes! For under 5s only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £1.50 per child to be paid on arrival. Under 1s free. Bookings open on 1 May. |
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