The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute

Skilled contortion is sometimes what's needed when installing an exhibition! We're close to finishing installation of our new temporary exhibition 'Arctic Cultures: collections and imaginations'.

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❄️Dust off the January snow/sleet and come and visit the Polar Museum when we reopen after a short winter break at 10am on Tuesday 9th January 2024.❄️

We're getting excited about our new exhibition 'Arctic Cultures: collections and imaginations' opening on January 16th, 2024. Graphics are up – now it's only the objects and labels to go!
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❄️Please remember that the Polar Museum is currently closed. We reopen at 10am on Tuesday 9th January 2024.❄️

The Polar Library will close at 1pm on Friday 22nd December 2023.

The Library will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

❄️Polar Museum Christmas closure dates❄️
The museum will close from 1pm on Friday 22nd December 2023.
It will reopen at 10am on Tuesday 9th January 2024.

❄️A reminder of the Polar Museum Christmas closure dates❄️
The Polar Museum will close from 1pm on Friday 22nd December 2023, reopening at 10am on Tuesday 9th January 2024.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Polar Library! This year the book tree was constructed by our MPhil students using titles from the fiction collection. Why not swing by and check out our new books display and our new cosy chairs?
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On 1 December 1959 the Antarctic Treaty was signed by 12 nations, setting aside nearly 10% of the Earth "forever to be used exclusively for peaceful purposes... in the interests of all mankind." Today there are more than 50 nations signed up to the treaty, helping to protect the content and reserve it for peaceful activity and science.

HIDDEN HISTORIES
Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.
This display is part of the University of Cambridge Museums' Power and Memory programme.
Available to view during museum opening hours 10am–4pm, Tues-Sat.

❄️Even the Polar Museum closes for Christmas!❄️
Make sure you stock up on greetings cards, baubles, penguin decorations and much more in our Polar Museum Shop, because the Polar Museum will close from 1pm on Friday 22nd December 2023, until 10am on Tuesday 9th January 2024.

UKAHT will be at The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute tomorrow from 10am to 4pm with a pop-up shop for .

It will be the only public UKAHT shopping event this year, so it's a rare chance to learn about our work in person!

There will, of course, be plenty of penguin-themed goodies! 🐧🎄

Remember to come along to this Sunday 26th November 2023, 10am-4pm at the Polar Museum. There will be plenty of offers and discounts and at 2pm, Jean de Pomereu will introduce some of the objects on display in the Polar Museum included in ‘Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects’, a book which he co-authored with Daniella McCahey. He will also be happy to sign copies on sale in the museum shop. We will look forward to seeing you there! ❄

Remember it's this Sunday 26th November 2023, 10am - 4pm at the Polar Museum. There will be plenty of offers and discounts and at 2pm, Jean de Pomereu will introduce some of the objects on display in the Polar Museum included in ‘Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects’, a book which he co-authored with Daniella McCahey. He will also be happy to sign copies on sale in the museum shop. We will look forward to seeing you there! ❄

❄The Polar Museum Shop is delighted to announce it will be taking part in on 26 November 2023, 10am - 4pm. Join us for lots of offers and discounts on some great gift ideas just in time for Christmas. A special appearance from the UK Antarctic Heritage shop will mean you will be spoilt for present ideas this Christmas!❄

History Lecture: Tom Crean – Ireland’s Unsung Hero - Irish Cultural Centre Here at the Irish Cultural Centre, we invite you to check out History Lecture: Tom Crean – Ireland’s Unsung Hero. Book your tickets today!

Join us for a free panel discussion - Atiqput ('our names'): Inuit and Project Naming, on Mon 30 Oct, 5pm.
Book here:
https://tinyurl.com/4rm3cxz4

We’re very pleased to announce that we have for sale in our shop exclusive Inuit soapstone carvings direct from indigenous communities in Canada🇨🇦. Exquisitely carved and genuine, these beautiful artworks would make a wonderful Christmas gift for a very special loved one!❄️

Are you super organised and looking for presents already? We have some exciting new stock in our shop. From wooden decorations🐻‍❄️🐧 to exclusive 'Worst Journey in the World' graphic novel wooden postcards❄️, we've even got genuine Inuit soapstone sculptures from Canada🇨🇦.

Have you spotted the new tech in the Library? We have recently installed a new DVD player and microfilm scanner near the Library Office. If you’d like to use them, just speak to a Library staff member. We’d be happy to help!

The Library is open to all with an interest in the Polar Regions, from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Please do drop by if you’d like to browse our collections!

There are still a few places left for our September Tea and Talk, Inuit Art: Origins.

Monday 25 September, 2.15pm - 3.30pm

Discover some of the fascinating themes in the museum with our new tea and talk programme for adults. Each session will have a 40-minute talk followed by a chance to chat with the speaker and your fellow attendees over a cuppa. For this session our theme will be the Origins of Inuit Art.

For ages 16+

https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/events/

We’ve been having lots of fun this summer in the museum with our new activity station and polar poetry board. Now the holidays are ending and we’re taking them down, we thought we would share some of our favourite phrases.

‘icy breakfast was risky’

‘tasty wet boots for lunch, scurvy’

Discover a modern reimagining of the founding of the The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute for .

Told though textile incorporating our archive and art collections, also explore the Polar Library during your visit: https://bit.ly/44wdfg0

📸 Arctic ceiling dome painting at the Scott Polar Research Institute

Welcome to Summer with the Museums 2023, a jam-packed programme of family events.

Sign-up here to find out more about what’s on, get initial access to the programme, and receive regular updates about what’s on for the weeks ahead:

https://mailchi.mp/museums/kpnfs5ava5
https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/theme/summer

📣We still have a couple of spaces left for our next session of Meet and Make at the Museum for adults on Monday 24th July, 1.30pm. A chance for you to explore working with different materials and learn new skills with others. This session we will be exploring penguins and making penguin finger puppets. Basic sewing skills required for this session. For ages 16+

Secure your place and book your free ticket:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-make-at-the-museum-penguins-tickets-608492085207