The Fitzwilliam Museum
About This Museum
If you've ever strolled down Trumpington Street, you can't miss the Fitzwilliam. It's that grand, pillared building that looks more like a palace than a museum, a proper Cambridge landmark. Step inside and you're immediately swept on a whirlwind tour of human history, from the sands of ancient Egypt to the studios of Titian and Renoir. It’s the kind of place where you can spend an hour marvelling at a single suit of armour or get lost for an entire afternoon wandering through rooms of priceless ceramics.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything here. One minute you're face-to-face with a Rembrandt portrait, the next you're admiring delicate Japanese tea bowls or running your eyes over illuminated medieval manuscripts. The collection of European armour is particularly striking, standing silent and imposing in its own gallery.
Visitor Information
Best part? It's completely free to wander in, though they welcome donations. Do check their website before visiting, as they often have fascinating temporary exhibitions that require a ticket.
Architecture & Building
It's a magnificent example of Neoclassical grandeur, all soaring columns and a monumental staircase under a breathtaking painted dome.
Contact & Location
Address: Trumpington Street, Newnham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, England, CB2 1QZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1223 332900
Website: Visit Website
