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A Call to Art: William Morris & the Pre-Raphaelites

Discover the radical vision behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites.

  • 23rd October 2026 - 3rd May 2027

Bringing together paintings, drawings, textiles, ceramics and more, including rarely seen examples from our own collection, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on one of the world’s most influential thinkers on art, craft and design.

Image: Edward Burne-Jones, Theseus and Ariadne, 1862 (detail). Watercolour, bodycolour and gum arabic on paper, laid on canvas. ©  Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Facilities

  • Air conditioned
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Cloakroom facilities
  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Resturant
  • wheelchair access
  • wheelchair accessible
  • WI-FI
  • WIFI

Accessibility Facilities

  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • restaurant
  • Staff available to assist
  • Wheel chair accessible
  • wheelchair access
  • Wheelchair accessible
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