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The Polar Museum

Fitzwilliam Museum

Museum of Classical Archaeology

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Museum of Zoology

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology

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Inset above shows location of Museum of Technology; approx. 20 min walk from junction of East Road & Parkside

Cambridge UniversityBotanic Garden

Station Road entrance

What will you discover in Cambridge today?

Did you know that Cambridge has more museums,

galleries and collections within a square mile than any

other UK city outside London?

Drop in to the Sedgwick Museum to come face-to-face with a

dinosaur, or gaze up at a giant whale at the Museum of Zoology.

Follow Captain Cook’s voyages to the Americas and read inspiring

diaries from Scott’s Polar explorations. Admire the genius of

Monet, Titian, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth through our

world-class collections of art and sculpture. Walk in Darwin’s

footsteps, see his microscope and examine the animals, plants

and fossils he studied. And at the Folk and Technology museums

you can dip into Cambridge’s fascinating local history through

the lives of the people who lived and worked in the city.

In all, Cambridge has 11 museums and collections to visit, all

within easy walking distance of the city centre. Every one offers

full or partial wheelchair access and, best of all, most are

completely free for the whole family.

Plus talks, walks and special events

There’s much more to our museums and collections than a

brilliant day out for the family, though. You can enjoy short talks,

guided walks or extended courses on everything from archaeology

to plant science, art history to photography, coral reefs to arctic

exploration. With evening openings and special events

throughout the year there is always something new

and interesting to do.

Lift here for details and opening times

Dr Auzoux’s model of a human, Whipple Museum. Front cover: Mexican mask, MAA; Choiseul-Gouffier Apollo, Museum of Classical Archaeology; Skull of male gorilla, Museum of Zoology; Girl wearing polar goggles, Polar Museum

Just some of the things you

might see (from top clockwise):

Henri Gaudier-Brzeska

sculpture at Kettle’s Yard,

systematic beds at Botanic

Garden, elephant skeleton at

Zoology, ammonite at the

Sedgwick, interior of Polar

Museum, Titian’s Venus and

Cupid with a Lute-Player at

the Fitzwilliam.

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CAMBRIDGE MUSEUMS & COLLECTIONSWho will you meet in Cambridge today?

Finding us is easy

All 11 museums & collections featured in

this leaflet are close to the city centre.

If you’re planning to visit Cambridge by

car, we recommend you Park & Ride.

Find out more at www.cambridgeshire.gov.

uk/transport/around/parkandride

1Fitzwilliam MuseumTrumpington Street01223 332900www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.ukFREE entryOpen Tues to Sat 10-5Sun & Bank holiday Mondays 12-5

Housing almost half a million objects and hailed as ‘One of the great treasure houses of Britain’ by Britain’s Best Museums and Galleries, the Fitz has an amazing variety of beautiful objects and art from around the world. See everything from Egyptian coffins to Impressionist masterpieces; illuminated manuscripts to Renaissance sculpture; rare coins to Oriental arts. Enjoy international exhibitions, events, music and workshops year round, as well as fine shopping in the Courtyard

Shop and refreshments in the Café.

2 Kettle’s YardCastle Street01223 748100www.kettlesyard.co.ukFREE entryGallery open Tues to Sun 1-5House open Tues to Sun 2-4(extended in the summer)NB. Parts of the house and gallery may be closed during building of a new education wing from April 2012 but there will be collection related ‘Artist in focus’ displays and works by contemporary artists.

Kettle’s Yard is the beautiful former home of Jim Ede, once a curator at the Tate Gallery. It houses a collection of 20th century art including works by Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Alfred Wallis, Ben and Winifred Nicholson, Christopher Wood and Henri Gaudier-Breszka. Next door is a gallery that presents contemporary and modern art exhibitions. There is a wide programme of events including concerts, talks and workshops.

3Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyDowning Street01223 333516www.maa.cam.ac.ukFREE entryOpen Tues to Sat 10.30-4.30 Closed on Bank Holidays

Experience the diversity of people and cultures from around the world. Some of the highlightsare Pacific material collected on Captain Cook’s voyages of exploration and the 14-metre-high totem pole from Canada. Due to an ambitious programme of modernisation, the museum will be closed until early summer 2012. Please check the website for updates on the re-opening or call us before your visit.

4Museum of Classical ArchaeologySidgwick Avenue01223 335153www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museumFREE entryOpen Mon to Fri 10-5 Sat 10-1 (term-time only). Schools and groups must book in advance

Often referred to as the ‘Ark’, the museum is one of Cambridge’s hidden gems. It houses one of the largest collections of plaster casts of Greek and Roman statues in the world. Originally gathered inthe late19th century, this collectionremains a marvellous way to experience these masterpieces of ancient art. There is a regular programme of family holiday activities, and a schools & colleges programme including talks, tours,

teaching and storytelling.

5Cambridge and County Folk MuseumCastle StreetTel: 01223 355159 www.folkmuseum.org.uk Adults £3.50 / Concessions £2Children (6-12 years)£1, 1 free child with every full paying adultOpen Tues to Sat 10.30-5/ Sun & Bank holiday Mondays 2-5Closed between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day inclusive

A vibrant gem of a museum which brings the colourful history of Cambridge to life! Each themed room in this 17th century building is filled with intriguing objects, some dating back to the 1600s. Discover the fascinating world of the fens and its folklore, and explore Cambridge home life, childhood and trades through a range of interactive displays. The museum offers temporary exhibitions, events and talks throughout the year along with a shop specialising in unique

locally-made gifts.

6 The Polar MuseumLensfield Road01223 336540www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museumFREE entryOpen Tues to Sat 10-4/ Closed on Bank Holiday weekends

If you have ever wondered what it is like to travel to the Polar Regions or why they are so important to the future of our world, take a trip to the Polar Museum. From penguins to polar bears, sleeping bags to sextants, Inuit art to explorers’ diaries - come and find out about exploration, science and survival at the extreme ends of the earth. Discover the North and South Poles just 10 minutes

walk from the city centre.

Right on your doorstep, all these brilliant days out…

7Sedgwick Museum of Earth SciencesDowning Street01223 333456www.sedgwickmuseum.orgFREE entryOpen Mon to Fri 10–1 & 2–5Sat 10–4/ Closed on Bank Holidays

As you walk through the Sedgwick Museum’s galleries, you pass through more than 500 million years of the history of life on Earth. Highlights include a 125,000 year old hippo found in Cambridgeshire, giant marine reptiles, minerals, rocks, dinosaurs, fossil sea creatures dating back hundreds of millions of years, and an exhibition on ‘Darwin the Geologist’.

8 Whipple Museumof the History of ScienceFree School Lane01223 330906www.hps.cam.ac.uk/whippleFREE entryOpen Mon to Fri 12.30–4.30Closed on Bank Holidays

Here you will find a fascinating array of scientific instruments dating from the Middle Ages to the present day. Cambridge has long been a centre for scientific work. Microscopes, telescopes and laboratory equipmentdemonstrate the vitality of past science, while the collections of pocket calculators and slide rules reflect how scientific instruments are important to us all.

9Cambridge University Botanic GardenGates at Brookside and Station Rd 01223 336265www.botanic.cam.ac.ukAdults £4.50 (concessions and gift aid entry available); accompanying children (0-16) are freeOpen daily at 10; April to Sept10-6/ Feb, March & Oct 10-5/ Jan, Nov & Dec 10-4

Discover plants from all over the world in 40 acres of beautiful gardens and glasshouses, less than a mile south of the city centre. Founded in 1846 by Professor John Henslow, mentor to Charles Darwin, this heritage-listed landscape is a treasure trove of over 8,000 plant species, including nine national collections and a wonderful arboretum. Highlights include the Winter Garden, the Rock Garden, historic Systematic Beds, the Dry Garden and the new Cory Lawn landscape. The magnificent Glasshouse Range is home to diverse habitats ranging from arid lands of architectural cactus to flamboyant tropical rainforests. The Garden hosts a range of events, family activities, tours and lifelong learning courses. Young explorer backpacks are available to borrow from the ticket offices – perfect for all

budding Darwins.

10Cambridge Museum of TechnologyRiverside, Cambridge01223 368650 (answering machine)www.museumoftechnology.comAdults £3.50 non-steam days, £5.50 steam days/ Concessions £2 non-steam days, £3.50 steam days/ Children (age 7 to16) £1.50 non-steam days, £3 steam daysOpen Easter to Oct, Sun 2-5Nov to Easter, first Sunday in the month 2-5

Best known for its landmark chimney which towers over Riverside, the museum is home to a fascinating range of locally produced technology. Massive pumping engines and intricate scientific instruments all jostle for your attention. The museum’s home in Cambridge’s Victorian pumping station is an exhibit in itself. Back in the 1890s it provided an ingenious solution to the town’s two stinking problems: rubbish and sewage. We run a full programme of events throughout the year including steam days when we light the boiler and our sleeping

giant engines come back to life.

11Museum of ZoologyDowning Street01223 336650www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.ukFREE entryOpen Mon to Fri 10–4.45Sat 11–4Closed some Bank Holidays

With its spectacular whale skeletonhanging over the entrance, the Museum of Zoology is home to a huge variety of recent and fossil animals. With intricately beautiful shells, a comprehensive collection of British birds, and many large skeletons of mammals, the displays trace the evolution of animal life. Regularly changing free self-led trails and activities are always available for families. Events include art and photo-graphic exhibitions, talks and family fun days.

Families & Children at the Museums

Whenever you visit, look out for our free trails, explorer kits and hands on activities for children and families. We also run clubs, weekend and school holiday activities and provide online resources to use at home. These include:

Saturdays (Fitzwilliam)

Zoologists Club (Zoology)

Fun (Botanic Garden)

(Classical Archaeology)

(Whipple)

During the University’s Science Festival and Festival of Ideas there are always special events at the museums, for details visit www.cam.ac.ukAnd don’t miss our 2012 ‘Summer at the Museums’ family events calendar which will be available to download in July from our website.

For full details visit

www.cam.ac.uk/museums

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Aphrodite of Melos (Venus de Milo), Museum of Classical Archaeology

From far left: Coffin of the Chief Priest of Karnak, Nekht-ef-Mut, Fitzwilliam Museum; Boy with Cat (Jean Bourgoint), Christopher Wood, Kettle’s Yard; Mask with rotating eyes, necklace of figures carved from whale ivory, MAA

Main Gallery, 14th Century English Astrolabe, Whipple Museum

Left: Children with iconic chimney, Cambridge Museum of Technology; Urania prometheus, Darwin’s Egg, Spotted Tinamou (Nothura maculosa),

Museum of ZoologyIguanodon skeleton, View through gallery, Sedgwick Museum The Glasshouse Range, Botanic Garden

Spotty kettles, Matthew & Sons van, Folk Museum

Wooden Inuit-type snow goggles used by Captain Scott, Soapstone Walrus by Joe Emiqutailaq, The Polar Museum

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