

Explore world archaeology and anthropology collections spanning artifacts from ancient civilizations to contemporary art in Cambridge's premier cultural institution.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
The museum is not large, but the museum was nice to see and had a wide variety of artifacts from places all over the world and from Cambridge itself. Appreciated that the museum was free and was not too busy. The gift shop was fairly priced, though small
The staff were so kind and helpful and the museum is also free. If you’re visiting Cambridge, I think it’s a nice place to visit.
First things first, it's free so please buy the full colour museum guide for 2 miserable pounds (take a look athe photos is really very well made), it was bigger than i expected bacause i didn't realize there was an upper massive floor full of items from different civilizations, some of the stuff is quite remarkable, the lower plant is about archeological remains found around town, nice staff by the way!!
When you finish all the major tourist attractions in Cambridge, why not come have a look at this free museum! It is suitable for young children. It js not too busy compared to those major museums in London. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There are some activities for children to do, i.e. a list for children to find the items, a colouring table, etc. It takes about 40 min to finish the visit. There are toilets for public to use for free. About 25 mins walk from Cambridge station, and not far from the other attractions.
The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is free to visit. It is not large and can be comfortably explored in about one hour, making it easy to combine with nearby attractions on the same day, such as the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, the University Museum of Zoology, and The Fitzwilliam Museum. The museum integrates teaching and research in archaeology and anthropology. Its collections span indigenous cultures from Oceania, Africa, and the Americas. Among the highlights is a striking two storey totem pole. The displays also include prehistoric and medieval archaeological finds from Britain, tools, pottery, clothing, and ritual objects from different periods, as well as Japanese samurai armour, garments, and traditional tools, offering a comprehensive view of traditional human lifestyles and belief systems.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
