Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge

The institute has a unique collection illustrating polar exploration, history and science.

 Here you can find out how discoveries in the Arctic and Antarctic have helped scientists today to investigate our changing environment. The Polar Museum has over 5,000 objects in its care, with nine collections available for you to discover, including the Arctic Material Culture Collection, Polar Art Collection and the Inuit Art Collection, which is a collection of artwork by the indigenous people of northern Canada, Greenland and Alaska. Alongside their permanent displays, the museum often hosts special temporary exhibitions. 

Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge

Opening Hours

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:00
Sunday:
Closed
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