This grand neoclassical building houses one of Britain's finest art and antiquities collections, from Italian masterpieces like Veneziano's Annunciation to an enormous ceramics collection. Free to explore, and best entered without a rushed itinerary.
“Has one of Britain's most outstanding collections of art and antiquities.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"This is one of Britain's finest museums... the permanent collections contain remarkable antiquities." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Built to house the fabulous treasures that the seventh Viscount Fitzwilliam bequeathed to his old university." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Make a beeline for the Italian paintings gallery to see the Annunciation by Domenico Veneziano." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Designed by Georges Basevi in a monumental neo-Classical style, verging on Victorian Baroque, the university's museum opened its doors to the public in 1843." Full review
Independent
"The enormous ceramics collection gives a clue to the sheer scale of artworks and objects contained within this sprawling neoclassical building. "
"Fondly dubbed 'The Fitz' by locals, the colossal neoclassical treasure house known as the Fitzwilliam Museum is actually just the grandest of the University of Cambridge's many student..."
"If you're looking for the most impressive buildings to see in Cambridge, book a trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum. Most people visit the Fitzwilliam Museum to see the over half a million..."
"With a globe-spanning collection of some half a million artworks and artifacts, the Fitzwilliam is the University of Cambridge's showpiece museum. Highlights include masterpieces by..."
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National Geographic
"Continue to Trumpington Street, where bombastic neoclassical pile the Fitzwilliam Museum is known for its Egyptology department and Roman statuary"
Spend a weekend sipping cozy teas, drinking pints in rousing pubs, and punting on the Cam in this charming university town only 45 minutes from London. Read more
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