University Museum Of Zoology Downing Place, Cambridge CB2 3EJ
About the Business
Welcome to the University Museum of Zoology, located in the beautiful city of Cambridge, United Kingdom! Established in 1814, our museum is one of the oldest and most prestigious natural history museums in the world. We have a fabulous collection of over 4 million specimens, including animals, plants, fossils, and minerals, from almost every part of the globe. Our collection encompasses a fascinating array of life from the smallest insects to the largest mammals, and everything in between.
Our museum is a tourist attraction and a point of interest for visitors from all over the world, as well as for locals. The building itself is a beautiful historical landmark and was designed by one of Cambridge's most famous architects, Thomas Henry Wyatt, in 1863. It is located at Downing Place, Cambridge, making it easily accessible for visitors.
Upon entering the museum, you will be greeted with a wide range of exhibits, including the famous fin whale skeleton, fossils of dinosaurs, an extensive collection of birds, mammals, and reptiles. We have interactive displays and exhibits that allow visitors to get up close and personal with some of the exhibits, ranging from microscope stations to touch and feel installations.
Our museum is not just a place to see exciting specimens; it is also a center for research and conservation. Our collection has always been a significant resource for scientific research, and our team of curators, collectors, and scientists continue to work towards preserving our natural heritage. We also provide education and outreach programs, including talks, workshops, and tours, to inspire and engage people of all ages.
In conclusion, the University Museum of Zoology is an excellent destination for anyone with an interest in natural history, science, or history. We invite you to come and explore our remarkable collection and experience an unforgettable visit. Whether you're visiting as a tourist, student, or researcher, we guarantee that you will find something to captivate and intrigue you!
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Location & Phone number
Downing Pl, Cambridge CB2 3EJ, United Kingdom
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 - 16:30
Wednesday:
10:00 - 16:30
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:30
Friday:
10:00 - 16:30
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:30
Sunday:
12:00 - 16:30
Reviews
"It's a little hidden away, but such a great place to visit! It's not very big but it's full of wonderful things to look at and read about. Nice gift shop area too and a cafe upstairs, free to go in. There is donation area."
"Wow! An amazing place to see some splendid specimens well-preserved with annotations, descriptions and details. There's no need to book in advance and you can spend as much time as you want looking at the items on display. A real gem to go see in Cambridge"
"Although the attractive weirdness of these creatures makes me excited about the variety of life, I also find it very bizarre to keep them on display like this… hello strangers… Natural history museums display and store preserved animals in such a way that they, at first glance, appear to be living, but in reality they are lifeless and fixed in position. When these specimens are photographed, their stillness becomes further frozen in time. It’s been an amazing experience helping to curate the Butterflies Through Time exhibition alongside the brilliant team. The exhibition features butterflies from the museum’s storeroom and highlights how the collection is being used to guide contemporary conservation."
"What a perfect museum! Whilst the museum only covers 2 floors, it makes excellent use of them. All displays are logically laid out and well labelled, with captions that strike a perfect balance between entertaining and educational. There's a few sections that contain information on how exhibits are stored behind the scenes, which is an aspect of museums I've never seen explored as clearly. Well worth a visit, especially for the free price!"
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