Museums & Galleries

So many worlds to visit all in one place. On the same day you could marvel at ancient Egyptian relics in the Fitzwilliam Museum, visit the North and South Poles at the Scott Polar Institute, take a look at the original specimens that Darwin collected on his famous trip on The Beagle, gaze upon old masters by artists such as Canaletto, Titian and Cezanne, take in some modern art at Kettle’s Yard… and all within walking distance of each other.

Cambridge & County Folk Museum

The museum houses exhibits illustrating the work and everyday life of the people of Cambridge and its surrounding county over the last 300 years. The museum is suitable for adults & children over 5 years. www.folkmuseum.org.uk

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

The museum houses a spectacular collection of fossil animals & plants of all geological ages from all over the world. www.sedgwickmuseum.org

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Based in the original sewage pumping station for Cambridge, this museum still houses the station's original pumping equipment and other engines. Also on display are many materials relevant to the local area. www.museumoftechnology.com

Cambridge University Library

The library houses a series of exciting exhibitions throughout the year. www.lib.cam.ac.uk

Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam is known as the Art Museum of Cambridge University. It has been described as “the finest small museum in Europe”. www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk

Kettle's Yard

A fine collection of modern art in a unique and beautiful domestic setting & a gallery showing regular exhibitions. www.kettlesyard.co.uk

Scott Polar Research Institute

Learn about the expeditions of Captain Scott, and other polar explorers. www.spri.cam.ac.uk

University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology

Explore traditional cultures from all parts of the world. Home to world class collections of African, Asian, Native American and Oceanic art and major archaeological discoveries. maa.cam.ac.uk