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About The Fitzwilliam Museum

The Fitzwilliam Museum, located in Cambridge, England, is one of the finest art and antiquities museums in the world. The museum, which was founded in 1816, contains an impressive collection of over half a million objects, spanning a wide range of artistic and historical periods.

Highlights of the Fitzwilliam Museum

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of Egyptian antiquities, which includes mummies, sarcophagi, and a wide range of other artifacts from ancient Egypt. The museum also boasts an extensive collection of European paintings, with works by renowned artists such as Titian, Veronese, and Gainsborough.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • 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

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sundays & Bank Holidays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours
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FAQs

Directions

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RB, England

Tel: 01223332904

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