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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.

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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.

What's On

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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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 21/02/2026
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Friends

Friends-only Hours

Join us for our exclusive Friends-only hours on the last Sunday of every month and visit the house before it opens to the public.

Friends-only Hours 22/02/26
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Friends

Friends Event: Architect-Led Visit to Cavendish Laboratory's New Ray Dolby Centre

Join the Friends of Kettle's Yard on a guided tour of the new Ray Dolby Centre building at the world-renowned Cavendish Laboratory by the project director, Jude Harris of Jestico + Whiles.

Friends Event - Architecture Tour of Ray Dolby Centre at Cavendish Laboratory
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For Adults

Exhibition Tour with Curator Guy Haywood

Join Exhibition Curator Guy Haywood for an introduction to the current exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet.

Exhibition Tour 26/02/26
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Music

Aaron Azunda Akugbo, trumpet and Ryan Corbett, accordion

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with newcomers to Kettle's Yard, Aaron Azunda Akugbo and Ryan Corbett.

Aaron Azunda Akugbo, trumpet and Ryan Corbett, accordion
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For Adults

Day of Performances

Join us for a day of performances at Kettle's Yard by artists Samra Mayanja, Harold Offeh, and others, as you explore the exhibition Harold Offeh: Mmm, Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet. The day will include a discussion in the galleries around evolving performance practices.

This event is held in collaboration with Wysing Arts Centre, Cambridge.

Day of Performances
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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 01/03/2026
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