Museums · East of England
Museum of Zoology
In or near Cambridge.
Museum of Zoology — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Museum of Zoology is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge features a diverse collection showcasing animal life, including exhibits on extinction, survival, evolution, and exploration. Visitors can explore galleries filled with specimens ranging from marsupials to mammoths.
Place summary
The Museum of Zoology is located in London, postcode CB2. This museum houses an extensive collection of animal specimens, showcasing the diversity of life on Earth. It serves as a key resource for education and research in the field of zoology.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2032, 0.1207
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Friday 10.00 - 16.30; Saturday 10.00 - 16.30; Sunday 12.00 - 16.30; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8687402376 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Zoology?
- Museum of Zoology is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 3EJ), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Museum of Zoology?
- Museum of Zoology — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Zoology?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 3EJ.
- Is Museum of Zoology free to visit?
- Yes, Museum of Zoology is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum of Zoology?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 3EJ.