Museum
The Polar Museum
A small free museum about the Arctic and Antarctic, run by the University's polar research institute, covering explorers, Inuit life and polar science. Compact enough for a short visit with primary-age children.
📍 Cambridge, East of England · CB2 1ER
Visitor information
- Ages
- 4–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Scott Polar Research Institute, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1ER
- Opening times
- Tue-Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun and Mon.
- Website
- www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- Toilets
- AccessibilityMain entrance has three steps; step-free ramp via the car park on the right; one accessible toilet; wheelchair available.
- Indoor
- Good on a rainy day
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Make a day of it
The Polar Museum is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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