The Fitzwilliam Museum is the art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1816. It houses world-class collections including works by Titian, Rubens, Monet, and Cezanne, as well as Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities. The building itself is an impressive neoclassical masterpiece. Entry is free, making it one of the best cultural attractions in Cambridge. Special exhibitions often require tickets.
Free. Groups of 10+: 5 GBP per person. Some special exhibitions require tickets
Weekday mornings are quietest. Allow 2-3 hours for a thorough visit. Check website for special exhibitions - 'War Craft' runs Feb-Aug 2026.
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Impressionist paintings including works by Monet and Renoir, the 16th-century astronomical clock, Egyptian sarcophagi, and music manuscripts including original Handel scores.
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