• Cambridge Museum of Technology (map)
  • Cheddars Lane
  • Cambridge, CB5 8LD
  • United Kingdom

The world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES are coming to Cambridge in December, when Cambridge Museum of Technology streams the live filming, direct from the Royal Institution (Ri) theatre in London.

Running for 200 years, the CHRISTMAS LECTURES were started by Michael Faraday to inspire and engage young people with science, and this year leading space scientist physicist, broadcaster and author, Professor Jim Al-Khalili, will tackle the awe-inspiring science of time.  

This event is perfect for all the family! Children and people of all ages can come and watch the magic of the Lectures unfold in real time as they’re filmed in front of an audience in the Ri’s Theatre in London. They’ll have the chance to get involved with hands-on activities and be amazed by the mysteries of the Time. 

Lecture 3

Jim delves into the fascinating question of whether time travel is science fiction or could be science fact. He investigates the bizarre physics of spacetime and what stands in the way of making a time machine or jumping into a wormhole.  

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Lecture 3: 12 December 2026 - Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution
£7.00

Lecture 3 - Is Time Travel Possible?  

Jim delves into the fascinating question of whether time travel is science fiction or could be science fact. He investigates the bizarre physics of spacetime and what stands in the way of making a time machine or jumping into a wormhole.  

Please note, lecture content may change before filming.

Find out more about the lectures here https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures

  • Doors open at 5.30pm

  • Lecture starts at 6.00pm.

  • Target audience is 11-17yrs but all welcome

  • Children to be accompanied by an adult

  • Enter site from Cheddars Lane (not Riverside)

  • Limited car parking available