Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

Museum Overview

The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences is the geology museum of the University of Cambridge located in the city centre. It is located on the University Downing Site and it is open to the public.

The museum was founded in 1728 and is the oldest of the eight museums which make up the University of Cambridge Museum’s consortium. There is a large collection of rocks, minerals and fossils spanning a period of 4.5 billion years. The museum is responsible for the care of approximately 2 million specimens from around the world.

The vast collection is organised into five main categories – fossils, minerals, rocks, building stones and the ‘Woodwardian collection’ Only a small proportion of the collections are on display. The museum has a selection of free, trails, pick up one for your little explorers to take around the museum.

Further Information Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

Is there food and drink available?

There is no on-site cafe, there are places nearby serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

museum with a large collection of rocks, minerals and fossils spanning a period of 4.5 billion years. There is a toilet.

What are the ticket prices?

Entrance is free.

Is there parking?

There is parking nearby and charges apply.

When are they open?

Sedgwick is open almost all year round, it is closed on Sundays. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.

Are they accessible?

Please contact the venue.