This is an amazing 2 story museum with all kinds of artifacts from old wedgewood to Egypt's tomb…read moreand artifacts Teapots and tea cups old coins to everything in between. 2 nd floor loads of paintings to look at. Entry is free which is always a plus.

The Fitzwilliam Museum offers a well rounded and varied collection. It is sure to please most…read moremuseum visitors regardless of interests. If you're a fan of the work of Georges-Pierre Seurat, you're sure to enjoy the 1884 Neo-Impressionism painting, "The Couple" (original title: Un dimanche après-midi sur l'île de la Grande Jatte). Does it somehow look familiar? This was a study for A Sunday on the Island of la Grande Jatte! "This work is one of many that Georges-Pierre Seurat made in preparation for a much larger painting. The woman's stiff posture is accentuated by her tightly buttoned jacket and the exaggerated bustle of her skirt, which echoes the curve of her parasol. Given that the area of Paris depicted here was known for prostitution, it has been suggested that the woman is a sex worker on the arm of a male client." Give yourself several hours if you plan to take in the entire collection. If you are fortunate enough to live nearby and can visit often, take your time and you're sure to fall in love with one of the many wonderfully curated items found within the museum walls.

An interesting hour spent studying all sorts of scientific instruments from Babbage's difference…read moreengine, hand held calculators and a cool section of hands on experiments and instruments for kids.

The collection holds many geological samples collected by Charles Darwin on his voyage of the…read moreBeagle. Quite a few display cases hold personal effects such as equipment and notebooks from the voyage. As for the rest of the museum's collection, most of the rock samples are from the UK, but the most special for me were the Burgess Shale pieces; here the visitor can get a very close view which is a problem at other museums.

This is a lovely museum. It is full of fossils and alike…read more They run lots of events for children. They are also Very child friendly and dont mind excited children. Its also free.

Museum has been established in the late 19th century. Most of it's specimen have been collected…read moreover this period. Specimen are displayed in two galleries. There are specimens from C. Darwin's famous 'Beagle' voyage. As well, as Finback Whale sceleton, which has been moved to museum from a different place at the end of 20th century. This whale is huge!! And I mean it. It is the second biggest whale on this planet. I don't think I would ever like to see it alive in front of me.... The other great thing - you can hire a gallery for a special event. From what I saw, I would say it can fit around 200 people. Red wine lovers should remember to think of other alternatives or have their red wine before coming to gallery, as red wine is not permitted on site.

One often sees stained glass windows in churches, smaller versions used as sun catchers in your own…read morehome. What we don't see is the history, the care that goes into their creation, and the time it takes to care and restore them. They're beautiful, intricate and a dedicated craft. Taking a spiral set of narrow stone steps up to the second level of the Ely Cathedral, pay the £4.50 per person admission fee (which goes to the continued effort of restoring pieces) place large bags and backpacks on the holding hooks so as not to accidentally bump into any of the displays. No commercial photography, selfie sticks etc are allowed, please respect those rules. From there you can take a very short walking tour of the pieces they've saved since 1972. The vast majority of the pieces were set to be destroyed when the Anglican churches that housed them closed or became redundant to the surrounding area. The pieces that are on display are fascinating, the history and information about the pieces on display next to them. If you're sight impaired, you can scan a QR code and have the audio version spoken to you from your phone. The pieces and history were super interesting with pieces dating so far back the artist was labeled as "unknown English artist", and the restorations are top notch, many of them looking as if they'd never be damaged or broken away from their original windows. I was very impressed with how well cared for the pieces were, and the amount of information given on each of the placards. There are also two placards, one inside the museum walkway, and one next to the gift shop entrance, that are dedicated to the former HRH Prince of Wales, now King Charles, when he visited on the 25th anniversary in 1997 when he became a patron and his visit for the 40th anniversary of the Stained Glass Museum in 2018. All in all, a neat little exhibit with plenty of history packed in. The pieces apparently rotate on occasion, so you may see something new every few months depending on the restoration process.

The museum is located on the upper level of Ely Cathedral in the south triforium. There is…read moreadmission separate from the Cathedral but they do offer a combination ticket. They have some nice pieces of artwork. No pictures are allowed but it is interesting to see the different pieces and how they were made. Definitely worth a stop if you have the time.

This is fascinating Museum housed in original WOrld War II buildings on Parham Airfield, where…read moreAmerican Airmen were based during the war. There are a huge number of artefacts, and every time I go I manage to see and learn new things. The Museum is run by keen volunteers who are happy to guide you round or answer any questions. There is a nice little tearoom which also sells souvenirs and often has wartime music or films playing in it. There are sometimes sandwiches for sale, but no other meals, just snacks like crisps, sweets, biscuits. The souvernirs are VERY CHEAP- lots for under £1. There is also an underground bunker which is open during high season which has been built as an exact replica of one found recently a few miles away at Stratford St Andrew- you can walk through this and see how Britain's Secret Army lived and trained, with original memorabilia such as food and bomb making equipment housed in the bunker. This is very popular with the children, but the main WWII museum part is probably more suitable to adults due to the nature of the exhibits- lots of written displays etc. There are outside picnic tables which are lovely in summer but can get very windy due to the barren and flat surroundings. BEST OF ALL, ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE- but the Museum does rely on donations to be able to survive. Do play the Museum a visit if you are going near to Framlingham- it is open Sundays March- September and Wednesdays in July and August and really does offer a lovely, informative and evocative morning or afternoon out.

What a great experiential aircraft visit in a historically significant place. The displays span the…read morecentury including spitfires, P-51's, B-52's, A-10's, SR-71, U2, and commercial aircraft like the SST. Two major display building with several hangars of planes WW2 operational planes or in process of being restored. For you yanks, this on the quality of the Smithsonian Aircraft exhibit in DC, with out all the outer space stuff.

It had been years since my last visit to Duxford. A Christmas present of tickets and an In the…read moreCockpit Spitfire Experience made a return visit a 'must do'. On arrival, and wandering around, I immediately noticed so many changes. More outlets throughout the grounds for refreshments. Prices are more than reasonable and the food very fresh having been made on site. My last visit there was only one restaurant. Also, it may sound silly, but many more toilet facilities. All a very big plus to this wonderful museum. We decided to start our visit in the Land Based War area at the very furthest point on the runway. Although there is a bus service we decided to slowly stroll the 15 minutes. This idea worked out perfectly as we finished our visit in the main hangar near the exit, tired, but having visited every area on our way back. The whole experience was an education and extremely enjoyable. The aircraft are an impressive display and the planning in setting out these huge vehicles in such small spaces incredible. This, especially, in the American hangar. Seeing the old passenger planes on the runway brought back memories of DanAir, BEA, BOAC, Monarch......all planes and companies I have flown with. Finally, my Spitfire experience was outstanding. An informative talk for 20 minutes before climbing into the cockpit of N3200. Still wonder how those pilots in flight jackets, boots and parachute managed to even move. Shown all the controls in a hands on way. It was so interesting, A fabulous day out and a would definitely advise a visit of a few hours.

I gave it five stars because I think people should see how people ate drank and lived over a…read moreseveral hundred year time span.

Recently reopened after refurbishment, the Folk Museum is a great place to take children, who might…read moreparticularly enjoy guessing the use of old implements, and with a collection of vintage toys you might become nostalgic too! As well as the permanent displays (each room is dedicated to a different theme), there are also changing exhibitions, and the museum organises activities throughout the year, such as the summer pub quiz! A fun way to learn more about the history of Cambridge itself that doesn't only concentrate on the university history.