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Cambridgeshire Travel Guide - Museums

Burwell Museum of Fen Edge Village Life Burwell, Cambridgeshire Learn what village life was like on the edge of the Cambridgeshire fens. Early 19th century working windmill, forge, and lots more. Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridgeshire, England, Location: in Burwell, 5 miles NW of Newmarket on B1103 Website: Burwell Museum of Fen Edge Village Life Email: museum@burwellmuseum.org.uk Phone: 01638 605 544

Cambridge and County Folk Museum Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire The folk museum is housed in a delightful half-timbered building that once served as an inn. The collections show in detail the everyday life of Cambridge people over the past 400 years. 2/3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB3 0AQ Website: Cambridge and County Folk Museum Email: info@folkmuseum.org.uk Phone: 01223 355 159

Cambridge University Museum of Zoology Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire A combination research facility and zoological collection, the museum is a part of the Department of Zoology at Cambridge University. Both fossil and currently living species are represented in the collection on display. In addition, the museum shows temporary exhibits, made to illustrate a particular scientific or zoological theme. Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 3EJ Website: Cambridge University Museum of Zoology Email: umzc@zoo.cam.ac.uk Phone: 01223 336 650 Fax: 01223 336 679

Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum Location map Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire Traditional farmworkers' cottage, fenman's hut, village shop, stone barn and workshops all recreate farm life in Cambridgeshire over the centuries. Lending to the historical presence is adjacent Denny Abbey. Ely Road, Cambridge, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, England, CB5 9PQ Location: 6 miles N of Cambridge E off the A10 Website: Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum Email: info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk Phone: 01223 860 988/489 Fax: 01223 860 988

Ely Museum Location map Ely, Cambridgeshire The Ely Museum tells the vivid story of Ely and the surrounding fenlands from the city's origins to the present. The museum is located in the core of Ely, just 150 yards from the cathedral. The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, CB7 4LS Location: in town centre Website: Ely Museum Email: admin@elymuseum.org.uk Phone: 01353 666 655 Fax: 01353 659 259

Fitzwilliam Museum Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire One of Europe's great art museums. The imposing neoclassical Fitzwilliam Museum building was built in 1848 to house the art collections of Viscount Fitzwilliam, which he had bequeathed to Cambridge University. Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 1RB Website: Fitzwilliam Museum Email: fitzmuseum-enquiries@lists.cam.ac.uk Phone: 01223 457 574 Fax: 01223 457 588

Imperial War Museum Duxford Location map Duxford, Cambridgeshire During WWII Duxford was one of the most important air bases in Britain, and planes flying from here played a major role in the Battle of Britain. Today Duxford houses the largest collection of historic aircraft in Europe, ranging from WWI vintage biplanes to Spitfires, Concorde and Gulf War jets. Heathfield, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 4QR Location: on the A505 Website: Imperial War Museum Duxford Email: duxford@iwm.org.uk Phone: 01223 835 000 Fax: 01223 837 267

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Part of the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University, the museum collections total over 750,000 artifacts of historic and anthropological interest, including over 70,000 photographs. The collections are especially strong in the areas of Oriental and African studies, visual arts, and classics. Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 3DZ Website: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Phone: 01223 333 516 Fax: 01223 333 517

Norris Museum Location map St Ives, Cambridgeshire The Norris Museum in St. Ives tells the story of the no-longer extant county of Huntingdonshire. The museum was founded by native Herbert Norris, who bequeathed his collection of Huntingdonshire artefacts when he died in 1931. The museum contains exhibitions of local art, as well as old photographs and memorabilia associated with Huntingdonshire. The Broadway, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, PE27 5BX Location: off the B1040 Website: Norris Museum Email: curator.norris@stives-town.info

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Location map Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Wisbech native Octavia Hill was the co-founder of the National Trust. Her life and work is commemorated in the house in which she was born. 8 South Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, PE13 1JB Location: Just across the River from Peckover House. Website: Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Email: info@octaviahill.org Phone: 01945 476 358 Fax: 01945 476 358 National Trust

Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Location map Peterborough, Cambridgeshire The city museum in Priestgate houses relics from as far back as the Roman occupation of the town, to crafts produced by French prisoners of War during the Napoleonic Wars. The portrait of a 16th century judge is believed to be the oldest painting showing the judge dressed in his traditional robes of office. Priestgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, PE1 1LF Location: Just a minute's walk from the main shopping areas. Website: Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Email: museum@peterborough.gov.uk Phone: 01733 343 329 Fax: 01733 341 928

Primavera Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Well established gallery of contemporary British art. 10 King's Parade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 1SJ Location: opposite Kings College Website: Primavera Email: contactprimavera@aol.com Phone: 01223 357 708

Scott Polar Research Institute Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Located just around the corner from the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Scott Institute houses the most important and highly respected library and archive of polar studies in the world. The museum was founded in 1920 as a memorial to Robert Falcon Scott, who died while leading an expedition to the South Pole. The museum showcases artefacts from polar exploration, including diaries, sleds, and displays on life in arctic regions. Lensfield Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 1ER Website: Scott Polar Research Institute Email: enquiries@spri.cam.ac.uk Phone: 01223 336 540 Fax: 01223 336 549

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire The museum holds over 1 million samples of rocks, fossils, minerals, soft sediments, building and decorative stones. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 3EQ Website: Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Phone: 01223 333 456 Fax: 01223 333 450

St Neots Museum Location map St Neots, Cambridgeshire Museum of local history, from way back then till now! Lively exhibits, in what was the police station and magistrates' court. The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England, PE19 1AE Location: in town centre, sharing a building with the tourist information centre Website: St Neots Museum Phone: 01480 214 163

Stained Glass Museum Location map Ely, Cambridgeshire Over 100 panels of stained glass in the museum trace the history of this traditional craft, and the glass dates from the early 13th century to the present day. Situated in the triforium gallery of Ely Cathedral. The South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, CB7 4DL Website: Stained Glass Museum Email: info@stainedglassmuseum.com Phone: 01353 660 347 Fax: 01353 665 025

Whipple Museum of the History of Science Location map Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Founded in 1944, the Whipple Museum covers all branches of scientific endeavour - a tall order indeed! The museum disaplays scientific instruments, models, photographs, and artifacts relating to scientific exploration and discovery, including instruments used at the University as far back as the 16th century. Free School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB2 3RH Website: Whipple Museum of the History of Science Email: hps-whipple-museum@lists.cam.ac.uk Phone: 01223 330 906 Fax: 01223 334 554

Wisbech and Fenland Museum Location map Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Serving Wisbech since 1874, this is one of the UK's oldest museums. Its original focus was on the natural history of the area, but its current collections are eclectic, a wide-ranging and in-depth exploration of subjects from local and social history to textiles to the slave trade to Egyptology. Museum Square, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, PE13 1ES Website: Wisbech and Fenland Museum Email: info@wisbechmuseum.org.uk Phone: 01945 583 817 Fax: 01945 589 050