Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

The museum is located in the city center, making it very convenient to visit. The exhibits are well-organized, and there are activity sheets available for children. There are also plenty of seating areas and small games to play. You can easily spend one to two hours there. Highly recommended for a visit!

This is a tremendous and awesome museum about Geology and Fossils and is one of the Fossil and Geology Museums in the UK due to its array of fascinating objects and informative displays which you keep you enthralled and captivated. The museum is very nice old building which adds to its charm and character and it is also housed on one floor charters the Geological History of the Earth from the beginning to the modern day and when seeing the displays it is best to work from the far end of the museum where the displays of the Earth in its infancy are through to the modern day which is near the shop to make the most of your visit and enjoy it. At the far end of the museum in the Whewell Gallery where you can learn about rocks and gemstones and also learn about the scientific processes behind them and their scientific structures and how they give off the colours when lights travels, which is very enthralling and riveting stuff to learn about and there is absolute treasure trove of gemstones and rocks which are absolutely outstanding and you are in awe of the fact of how they have been formed by natural processes over millions of years. As you make your way out of Whewell Gallery you can see some stunning displays about the Rock Cycle and learn about the different types of rock such as Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks and how they formed and see some amazing examples of these in the displays cabinets. There are some wonderful displays about the structure of the earth and also how earthquakes and volcanoes are formed and the different plate margins and how they are responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The other amazing displays include periods of Geological history such as The Cambrian and Devonian Periods and you can see some amazing fossilised fish and ammonite fossils in the displays cabinets, which appear very intriguing and have amazing detail on them along with being in brilliant condition. There are great displays about the Ichthyosaur and you can see fossils of an Ichthyosaur in the display cabinets which are great and learn about the first very Crocodiles that walked the planet and see some great fossils of them. Near to the area of the shop there are more brilliant displays of fossils and a cast of a Skull of Tyranosaurus Rex and there is a display of a Dinosaur skeleton which is awesome and awe inspiring to see. Other skeletons displays are of a Hippopotamus and a Deer and there is a fascinating display about Darwin and his exploits into the world of Geology, the discoveries he made and the legacy, which is very enlightening and interesting to learn about. The staff are very welcoming and friendly upon entry providing you with a map to guide with what to see, which makes you feel very welcome and enjoy your visit. There is a small shop selling a lovely of gifts and souvenirs at very reasonable prices. Overall this is a tremendous and terrific place to visit which makes for a throughly enlightening, interesting and enjoyable day out. Definitely a museum well worth a visit whilst in Cambridge.

Great Museum for Kids and Families! The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences is a fantastic place to visit with children and family. The museum is free to enter, which makes it an accessible option for everyone. One of the highlights is definitely the collection related to Charles Darwin—it's a fascinating glimpse into history. The museum is housed in a historical building, adding to its charm. However, I’m not certain about the wheelchair accessibility, so it might be worth checking in advance if needed. There are also toilet facilities available, which is always a plus for families with young children. Overall, a wonderful educational experience in the heart of Cambridge!

I was glad for the signs to let us know where to go. You go through an archway to get onto the college campus. The Archaeology and Anthropology Museum is on the right and Segwick Museum of Earth is on the left. You will find the entrance in the far left corner as you will see a pair of bears on the left steps and a pair of bison on the right steps. If you want to see fossils and bones, this will be your stop. Plan a bit of time as there is sooo much to see in these collections. It is free to the museum since it is part of the college. There are maps available for you to see the location you may have been interested in.They suggest starting at the beginning. You can then wind your way through history toward the Charles Darwin exhibit which is the end point. They have plenty of areas for kids to hang out and draw or solve puzzles. There are also lifts in some areas to help those in wheelchairs to get to the displays that have small stairs. Stop by the small shop to get some knick knacks and fossils for sale.

Lovely visit on a rainy ☔ morning the two staff/volunteers were realy helpful and knowledgeable. I loved 😍 seeing so meny fossils 🦖🐚 but the giant Irish Deer🦌 was my favourite . This museum is free which is amazing, to get here just go to downing Street and follow the signs ⤴️ into the courtyard and up the bear 🐻 stairs.

Very cozy museum, friendly staff to help with pram access. Every fossil discovery is hand written and well preserved.

A great museum to learn more about fossils and geology. Quite fascinating to learn also about the founders. Great place for families too. Very friendly staff at the entrance can help you and give you any further explanations if needed.

It's one of my favorite museums in Cambridge. This museum is so old-fashioned and professional. They displayed tons of fossils, shells, animal teeth, bones, skeletons, etc. They are all categorized carefully and come with handwritten names. The museum has two hallways, and a chamber for gems. It's easy to spend 1 hour here but if you wanna look at things more thoroughly, or you come with family, you may wanna spare 1 and half hours or two hours at this fabulous place.