The musuem may be small but its a fascinating achieve of the early 20th centuries polar explorers. Relics and artifacts from the Terra Nova expedition are magical slice of a time gone by. Undoubtedly the highlight for myself are opening drawers and finding letters found amongst the bodies of the ill-fated adventurers remains - Very touching and well worth a... More

Very interesting museum and learned a lot about the various polar expeditions. Not overly large so probably could get very packed in peak times.

Small museum, recently refurbished. And then you open a drawer and can see a last letter home from a man who knows his time is up. Really gut wrenching stuff. Lots and lots of interesting history and objects from both poles. (Did you know Innuit Kyacks are bespoke made for each person?) A really good section on the heroic period... More

Having lived in the city of Cambridge for over 40 years and not visited this museum, I was disappointed with what I saw. The museum houses many famour artifacts associated with polar exploration, but it is small. Also, it seemed to lack that much content related to current scientific work in the Arctic and Antarctic. If pushed for time visiting... More

A stunning collection of original documents and clothing covering all aspects of Arctic and Antarctic exploration.

Tucked away beside one of the university's chemistry building is this little gem which tells the story of Antarctic exploration and research. Hardly gripping stuff you may think but the exibits are wonderfully themed, clear and well presented. A place to while away an hour or two on a wet Cambridge afternoon.

Well worth a visit, you only need about a hour in there, but the info is very good. All about the Artic & Antartic, explorers and the equipment etc.

I would have given the museum more stars were it a bit bigger. For what is there at the moment I think three stars is a little mean of me but only because I would like to encourage the museum to expand.

This museum is a real gem! Second fleeting visit and impressed again. Loved the sad letters home found after the team had perished. A real privilege to see such precious things. A wonderful place. Thank you!