More than 5,000 people took part in the Open Cambridge weekend event as a whole.

Dozens of people had a look behind the scenes of the IfM as it took part in the University’s third annual Open Cambridge weekend.

On Friday 10th September, the IfM threw open its doors to members of the public, providing tours of the building and giving them an insight into some of the research activities in the Alan Reece Building.

More than 5,000 people took part in the Open Cambridge weekend event as a whole.

Also taking part in the event for the first time this year were the Ascension Burial Ground, Abbey House, the Festival Theatre, Cambridge American Cemetery, the Museum of Technology, John Lewis and the Fire and Police Stations.

Open Cambridge was supported by RG Carter, John Lewis, Cambridge University Press, English Heritage, Cambridge City Council, Mills & Reeve, MillCam and RMJM.