Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge

Name: Museum of Classical Archaeology
Address: Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 9DA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1223 330402

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Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cambridge

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The Museum of Classical Archaeology is a museum in Cambridge, run by the Faculty of Classics of the University of Cambridge, England. Since 1983, it has been located in a purpose-built gallery on the first floor of the Faculty of Classics on the Sidgwick Site of the University. ()

Visitors per year: 13 thous.Coordinates: 52°12'2"N, 0°6'38"E

Address

Sidgwick AvenueNewnhamCambridge CB3 9DA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1223 330402

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Classical Archaeology open?

Museum of Classical Archaeology is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Classical Archaeology?

Nearby attractions include Marshall Library of Economics, Cambridge (2 min walk), Casimir Lewy Library, Cambridge (2 min walk), Sidgwick Site, Cambridge (3 min walk), Faculty of Law, Cambridge (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Classical Archaeology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Classical Archaeology:

Bus

University Library • Lines: U (5 min walk)
Queens' College • Lines: U (5 min walk)

Train

Cambridge (32 min walk)