Museum of Zoology
The University Museum of Zoology is one of Cambridge's major attractions. Our brilliant galleries showcase the diversity of animal life, from marsupials to monkeys, mammoths to manatees. Visit us to discover stories of extinction, survival, evolution and exploration.
Visit Us | Museum of Zoology - University of Cambridge
How to find us. The Museum is located on the New Museums Site, right in the heart of Cambridge City Centre. Enter the site through the Pembroke Arch on Downing Street. Entrance to the Museum is via the Whale Hall, which has a step free access. By train: Cambridge Station is a 20 minute or 1.1 mile walk from the museum.
About Us | Museum of Zoology - University of Cambridge
Welcome to the University Museum of Zoology. The Museum is one of Cambridge's major attractions, displaying thousands of specimens spanning the entire animal kingdom, from elephants, giant ground sloths and giraffes, to birds, reptiles, insects and molluscs.
What's On | Museum of Zoology - University of Cambridge
What's On. The Museum offers events and workshops throughout the year, both in person and online. We hope that you can join us for some of these events - check out our What's On pages for all the details. See our Events listings for details of our programme.
Events | Museum of Zoology - University of Cambridge
From birds’ nests to tree frogs, squirrels and gibbons, discover life in woods and forests with stories and play. Suitable for ages 2-5. There are two sessions (which are the same) one starting at 10.30 and another starting at 11.30. The session lasts 45 minutes. 08Nov.
Museum Trails and Gallery Map | Museum of Zoology - University …
Gallery Map. The Museum has an Upper and Lower Gallery - now with one way routes in place to enable you to see the whole collection, including the Bird Room on the lower floor. Allow for a 90 minute visit, which is enough time to see the whole Museum.
Collections + Research | Museum of Zoology - University of …
30,000 study skins and bones of birds, as well as over 10,000 clutches of eggs form the collections in the Bird Room. Kept safe in a closely controlled environment in drawers sealed from pests, the collections contain many of the Museums most iconic treasures including the Great Auk, Dodo and Passenger Pigeon.
Access Information | Museum of Zoology - University of Cambridge
The main Museum entrance is fully accessible from street level. Please enter the New Museums Site via the Pembroke Arch (located on Downing Street, almost opposite the end of Tennis Court Road). The Museum entrance is located through the …
Museum shop and café | Museum of Zoology - University of …
The Museum has a vibrant shop as you arrive in the Whale Hall, selling a range of books, cards, ornaments, gifts, toys and games, all with a zoological theme. If you come looking for a new read, decorations for your home or presents for any age, you won’t be disappointed.
School Visits | Museum of Zoology - University of Cambridge
All Museum-led workshops support the National Curriculum, and are available for KS1-2. These taught sessions include hands-on activities and time exploring the Museum galleries, and are available on the themes of KS1 Habitats, Lower KS2 …