The Fitzwilliam Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- UK, Cambridge
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed · Tuesday 10:00-17:00 · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 12:00-17:00 · The museum lists Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm and bank holidays 12-5pm; Monday is not among the opening days.
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free entry to the permanent collection · Special exhibitions are ticketed; 18-25 year-olds and students of any age can join the Fitz List for free exhibition tickets; exhibition tickets are pay-what-you-can on the first Sunday of each month; Friends membership gives unlimited exhibition entry without pre-booking.
- Address
- Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RB, UK
- Coordinates
- 52.2000, 0.1167
Introduction
The Fitzwilliam Museum is the University of Cambridge's art and archaeology museum on Trumpington Street, its grand neoclassical portico a Cambridge landmark in its own right. Collections span ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to European painting, manuscripts and decorative arts — with celebrated works by Titian, Rubens, Monet and Renoir, plus pharaonic sarcophagi. One of Britain's great university museums and free to enter, it pairs perfectly with an afternoon of punting on the Cam.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00-17:00 |
The museum lists Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm and bank holidays 12-5pm; Monday is not among the opening days.
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free entry to the permanent collection |
|---|
Special exhibitions are ticketed; 18-25 year-olds and students of any age can join the Fitz List for free exhibition tickets; exhibition tickets are pay-what-you-can on the first Sunday of each month; Friends membership gives unlimited exhibition entry without pre-booking.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of The Fitzwilliam Museum?
Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 12:00-17:00; The museum lists Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm and bank holidays 12-5pm; Monday is not among the opening days.
How much is the admission for The Fitzwilliam Museum?
Free Admission: Free entry to the permanent collection; Special exhibitions are ticketed; 18-25 year-olds and students of any age can join the Fitz List for free exhibition tickets; exhibition tickets are pay-what-you-can on the first Sunday of each month; Friends membership gives unlimited exhibition entry without pre-booking.
Any practical tips for visiting The Fitzwilliam Museum?
Weekend afternoons are busiest — weekday mornings are calmest. The entrance steps are photogenic; pair with punting for a full day.
How long should I spend at The Fitzwilliam Museum?
A typical visit takes 2-3 hours.
