Pop into the Polar Museum

As part of this year’s Cambridge Festival, why not drop into the Polar Museum in the heart of the city and enjoy a full day of ice-themed activities?

Meet artist Rowan Huntley and take the opportunity to talk with her about her work featured in the Through Ice and Fire exhibition. You’ll also be able to get hands-on with samples from her research and artistic experiments, offering a unique insight into her creative process.

British Antarctic Survey will have a field tent on display, giving you the chance to step inside and experience what it’s like to live and work in extreme polar conditions. Try on authentic polar clothing worn by researchers during field trips in remote parts of Antarctica and learn more about what it takes to survive in such a harsh, icy environment.

You can also explore the museum’s fascinating collection, with opportunities to handle objects connected to geology and scientific research in the polar regions across history. Chat with knowledgeable staff and volunteers as you examine geology samples and scientific equipment up close.