Fitzwilliam Museum - Cambridge

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If you're looking for things to do in Cambridge, a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum is not to be missed. The collections held at this museum span both centuries and civilisations, featuring antiquities from a range of fields, from sculpture and oriental art to illuminated manuscripts and Egyptian antiquities. In addition to the riches of the permanent collection, the Museum offers a wide-ranging programme of temporary exhibitions, events, courses and activities for all ages

The collections are arranged in 30 galleries on two main levels. These divide roughly into paintings, drawings, sculpture and furniture on the first floor and applied arts and antiquities on the ground floor. The length of an average visit is approximately 2 to 3 hours, during which time it is possible to see a wide range of objects in the collection. The Courtyard Cafe offers a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks, with a well stocked gift shop for souvenirs.