Essence and Presence

15 April 2025 - 31 December 2026

Welcome to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Experience award-winning exhibitions, events and a changing display of artworks and objects from throughout history to today. From ancient Egyptian artefacts to modern and contemporary art, our eclectic collection has something for everyone.

Plan your visit

We're open

Mondays:

Closed

Tuesday – Saturday:

10am – 5pm

Sundays:

12 – 5pm

Bank Holidays

12 – 5pm

What's on

War Craft

Until 23 August 2026

Open now, free entry

Temporary display

Essence and Presence

Open now, free entry

Temporary display

A Call to Art: William Morris & the Pre-Raphaelites

23 October 2026 – 3 May 2027

Coming soon

Exhibition

Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Until 17 January 2027

Free entry

Temporary display

We're shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year

We're thrilled to announce that we're shortlisted for Art Fund's Museum of the Year award 2026, the world's largest museum prize.

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Future Legacies

Head to our new online platform and discover a community of Black artists, thinkers and creatives. From zines and soundscapes to articles, interviews and films each explores the concept of the ‘Black Atlantic’ through the art, music, writings and conversations.

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