Experts' Choice Award The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute
What the experts agree on
Cambridge's Scott Polar Research Institute captures the drama of polar exploration through compelling exhibits, archival treasures, and historic expedition diaries—beautifully designed spaces that powerfully convey both human determination and the
“An extraordinary library and archive dedicated to the history of the Arctic and Antarctic poles. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Travel + Leisure "At the Scott Polar Research Institute, you can pore over exhibits relating to the Arctic and Antarctic, including Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition diaries from 1902 to 1922." Full review
Fodor's "Beautifully designed, this museum at Cambridge University's Scott Polar Research Institute chronicles the history of polar exploration." Full review
Lonely Planet "Tales of hostile environments, dogged determination and, sometimes, life-claiming mistakes are evoked powerfully at this compelling museum." Full review
