University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
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Overview
The museum is part of the Faculty of Archaeology and Anthropology of the University of Cambridge and houses exhibits spanning two million years of human civilisation. It was established in 1884 and is still housed in its 1916 building in the Downing Street in the city centre. Some of the highlights are Pacific material collected on Captain Cook’s voyages of exploration, a 46-foot-high totem pole from Canada and some of the earliest stone tools ever found. Find out about local, national and world archaeology in the archaeology galleries, which include painted pottery from Peru, gilded Anglo-Saxon brooches and Roman altar stones.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Tue-Sat, 10.30-4.30, Sun 12-4.30. Closed Mons, inc BHs. Closed 23 Dec-1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
This beautiful building, which dates back in part to medieval times, has been transformed to enhance its many quirky architectural features. The bedrooms and suites, some with private t...
The Gonville Hotel
The Gonville is a well-established hotel situated on the inner ring road, a short walk across the green from the city centre. Air-conditioned public areas are cheerfully furnished, and ...
Cheshunt Cottage & Garden Cottage
Westminster College is perfectly located - only three minutes’ walk away from Cambridge city centre. The College has two self-contained and fully furnished cottages on-site - The Cheshu...
Arundel House Hotel
A popular and smart hotel, Arundel House overlooks the River Cam and enjoys views of open parkland. Its previous existence as a row of Victorian townhouses means the attractive bedrooms...
Centennial Hotel
Centennial Hotel is convenient for the railway station and town centre, and is just opposite the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Well-presented public areas include a welcoming lou...
Mrs Andrews Cottage
Mrs Andrews is an end-of-terrace Victorian house, built in 1877. It’s light and bright, and has its own small private terrace garden. Mrs Andrews is very close to the River Cam and you’...
Mrs Andrews
Mrs Andrews is an end-of-terrace Victorian house, built in 1877. It’s light and bright, and has its own small private terrace garden. Mrs Andrews is very close to the River Cam and you’...
Ashley Hotel
Expect a warm welcome at Ashley Hotel, a delightful Victorian property situated just a short walk from the River Cam. The smartly decorated bedrooms are generally quite spacious and equ...
