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ates in art history—are more than willing to answer questions about the collection. The
ground floor features an extensive range of antiquities and applied arts—everything from
Greek vases, Mesopotamian artifacts, and Egyptian sarcophagi to Roman statues, fine por-
celain, and suits of armor.
Upstairs is the painting gallery, with works that span art history: Italian Venetian mas-
ters (such as Titian and Canaletto), a worthy English section (featuring Gainsborough,
Reynolds, Hogarth, and others), and a notable array of French Impressionist art (including
Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Degas, and Sisley). Rounding out the collection are old
manuscripts, including some musical compositions from Handel. Watch your step—in
2006, a visitor tripped and accidentally smashed three 17th-century Chinese vases. The
vases were restored (with donations from the community) and are now on display in
Gallery 17...in a protective case.
Cost and Hours: Free but £ 5 donation suggested, Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun
12:00-17:00, closed Mon except bank holidays, no photos, daypack-size lockers- £ 1 de-
posit, Trumpington Street, tel. 01223/332-900, www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk .
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Although this museum contains no originals, it offers a unique chance to study accurate
copies (19th-century casts) of virtually every famous ancient Greek and Roman statue.
More than 450 statues are on display. If you've seen the real things in Greece, Istanbul,
Rome, and elsewhere, touring this collection is like a high school reunion...“Hey, I know
you!” But since it takes some time to get here, this museum is best left to devotees of clas-
sical sculpture.
Cost and Hours: Free, Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-13:00 during term, closed
Sun year-round, Sidgwick Avenue, tel. 01223/330-402, www.classics.cam.ac.uk/museum .
Getting There: The museum is a five-minute walk west of Silver Street Bridge; after
crossing the bridge, continue straight until you reach a sign reading Sidgwick Site . The
museum is in the long building on the corner to your right; the entrance is on the opposite
side, and the museum is upstairs.
Punting on the Cam
For a little levity and probably more exercise than you really want, try hiring one of the
traditional flat-bottom punts at the river and pole yourself up and down (or around and
around, more likely) the lazy Cam. Once you get the hang of it, it's a fine way to enjoy the
scenic side of Cambridge. It's less crowded in late afternoon (and less embarrassing).
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