- On the same day you could marvel at ancient Egyptian relics in the Fitzwilliam Museum, visit the North and South Poles at The Polar Museum, take a look at the original specimens that Darwin collected on his famous trip on The Beagle or gaze upon old masters by artists such as Canaletto, Titian and Cezanne...
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Cambridge has so many museums to visit that you simply wont be able to fit them all into one day.
If you are wondering what is the best museum in Cambridge or what museums can I visit outside of the city, check out the helpful links in the list below and begin to explore your new favourite museum!
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Burwell Museum & Windmill
Explore our restored windmill and recreated farm buildings, which tells the story of a bustling fen-edge village. Climb to the top of the 19th century tower windmill, discover what life was like in the old school room, village shop and war time Nissen hut (siren included), and experience our working telephone exchange. With vintage vehicles, historic farm tools, traditional craft demonstrations, special event days and historical re-enactments. Burwell Museum and Windmill offers a unique day out for everyone , as we celebrate past and present in Burwell.
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Cambridge Contemporary Art
Specialising in handmade prints, paintings and ceramics, the gallery shows the work of over 100 UK-based artists, with a new exhibition every month.
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GALLERIE V
GALLERIE V is a Cambridge-based youth gallery which opened its doors on May 19, 2021. Our mission is to support, inspire, and educate the local youth community, by showcasing the work of young artists aged 14-25 from all over the UK in group open call exhibitions. By providing a platform for artists to express their creativity, we aim to create a community which enables young individuals to showcase and develop their creative potential.
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HMC Framing
HMC Framing is a complete bespoke picture framing service. We are proud members of The Fine Art Trade Guild and are specialists in mounting, framing and preserving a number of different mediums.
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The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Our independent museum tells the 850-year old story of farming and life in the Cambridgeshire Fens. We also manage Denny Abbey, the former Benedictine monastery, on behalf of English Heritage.
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