Museums · East of England
Polar Museum
In or near Cambridge.
Polar Museum — museum in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Polar Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Owned by Scott Polar Research Institute. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England". Coordinates: 52.1985°, 0.1263°.
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Official information
The Polar Museum showcases collections related to polar exploration and research. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the history and significance of polar regions.
Place summary
The Polar Museum, located in Cambridge, is part of the Scott Polar Research Institute. This museum focuses on the polar regions and their exploration, providing insights into the history and science of these areas.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1985, 0.1263
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays–Saturdays 10am–4pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q130468963 (CC0)
- commons: Polar Museum (Cambridge) 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polar Museum?
- Polar Museum is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1ER), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Polar Museum?
- Polar Museum — museum in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
- How do I get to Polar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB2 1ER.
- Who owns Polar Museum?
- Polar Museum is owned by Scott Polar Research Institute.
- How do I get to Polar Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1ER.