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.
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.
Victorian Pumping Station & Working Museum.
The library houses a series of exciting exhibitions. Living this Hour - John Milton runs until 12th July 2008.
The Fitzwilliam is known as the Art Museum of Cambridge University.
A fine collection of modern art in a unique and beautiful domestic setting & a gallery showing regular exhibitions.
View the finest collection of plaster casts of Greek & Roman sculpture in the world.
Learn about the expeditions of Captain Scott, and other polar explorers.
The museum houses a spectacular collection of fossil animals & plants of all geological ages from all over the world.
Explore traditional cultures from all parts of the world.
View materials collected by Charles Darwin from his famous voyage on the 'Beagle'.
The Whipple Museum has an internationally known collection of early scientific instruments dating from the 14th Century.