Discover all museums in Cambridge and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of all museums in Cambridge, or apply filters and navigate through the map. For an overview of popular museums in Cambridge, see our list of the best museums in Cambridge.

Cambridge is a historic university city located in Cambridgeshire, England, situated on the River Cam approximately 50 miles north of London. The city is primarily known for the University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, which consistently ranks among the world's top academic institutions. The university's presence has shaped Cambridge's development into a global center of learning, research, and innovation.

The city's rich cultural heritage is reflected in its architecture, with medieval college buildings, churches, and historic streets creating a distinctive cityscape. Cambridge hosts numerous museums, many affiliated with the university, covering subjects from archaeology and anthropology to the history of science. The city's artistic scene is vibrant, supported by various galleries, theaters, and cultural venues. Throughout the year, Cambridge hosts various cultural events and festivals, celebrating literature, science, film, and the arts.

Beyond its academic reputation, Cambridge is also known for its contributions to technology and innovation, with the surrounding area often referred to as "Silicon Fen" due to its high concentration of technology and biotechnology companies.

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Museums in Cambridge

This overview contains all museums in and around Cambridge. Curious about which museums there are in Cambridge? These are the museums:

Best museums in Cambridge

Exhibitions in Cambridge

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Cambridge discounts and discount cards & passes

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Reviews

This is what people say about museums in Cambridge.

  • My husband and I visited the Scott Polar with a friend and her three small children. It is a fascinating collection anyway, but the young female member of staff who introduced the children to the narwhal horn/tooth did a wonderful job of capturing b

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      โ€ข  18 Jun 2025
  • Anti-white racism has gripped the museum, as with many others. They've begun removing timeless works of art depicting the British countryside as they may invoke feelings of "pride towards a homeland". As though British people should be ashamed of

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      โ€ข  17 Mar 2024
  • Hi all. One star says โ€˜waste of timeโ€™, theyโ€™re not wrong. We Drove all the way here from Stevenage only to find the museum shut! (1 hour 20 minutes drive). The website said itโ€™s open until 5pm but a tiny notice in the window claims a Burt pipe. Fair

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      โ€ข  4 Nov 2018