Explore humanity's stories through our on-site exhibitions, displays, events and more.
Looking to explore the museum from your sofa? We are committed to expanding our offering beyond the museum's walls, so keep an eye out for digital resources, virtual exhibitions and more within these pages, or follow us on social media for much more!
Exhibitions
Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region
Li Ka Shing Gallery
21 June 2023 - 22 September 2024
New archaeological discoveries are made every year. They are not always made by archaeologists, nor in the places you might expect. From people’s back gardens to scientific laboratories, the past is everywhere.
We welcome you to explore the archaeology of the Cambridge region in our new exhibition.
Temporary displays
Contemporary Gweagal spears by Rod Mason
Maudslay Gallery
In dialogue with the new display of Kamay spears now open at the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney, a new display is now open at MAA of three contemporary spears, made by Senior Elder of the Gweagla Clan, Dharawal Nation, Rod Mason.
Permanent displays
Pacific Currents: New Displays from Oceania in the World Anthropology Gallery
Pacific Currents showcases MAA’s exceptional and wide-ranging Oceanic collections, which originate from throughout the Pacific and date from the late 18th century to the present day.
Events and workshops
The Sensational Museum at MAA
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, four Saturdays in autumn 2024.
We are looking to work with a small team of people with lived experiences of disability to join us as we develop a multi-sensory display as part of The Sensational Museum project. If you are over 18, and self-identify as either disabled, D/deaf and/or Neurodiverse we would love to hear from you.
FRIENDS EVENT: The 2024 Von Hügel Lecture
Emmanuel College, 22 October 2024, 5PM-6PM
The annual lecture will be given in the Queen’s Lecture Theatre at Emmanuel College by Phillip Ihenacho, Executive Director of the Museum of West African Art, Benin City, and will be followed a drinks reception at MAA. For more information, including how to book, visit the Friends of MAA page>>
Kiribati Dancers Krista Dixon and Chloe Karea at the opening for the exhibition Pacific Currents. 5 July 2018. Photography by Josh Murfitt.
