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Fitzwilliam Museum
Cambridge
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:07
Welcome to the Fitzwilliam Museum, the principal art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge and one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1816 through the remarkable…
Listen in the app2The Neoclassical Entrance and Great Staircase1:56
Your journey begins in the grand entrance hall, a space designed to elevate the mind through architectural symmetry and decorative richness. Look up at the soaring, coffered ceilings and the intricate mosaic floors—this was…
Listen in the app3Ancient Egypt: The Sarcophagus of Rameses III1:55
Descending into the Antiquities galleries, we encounter the monumental presence of Ancient Egypt. The centerpiece of this collection is undoubtedly the lid of the granite sarcophagus of Rameses III, a massive and intricately…
Listen in the app4Renaissance Splendor: Titian and the Italian Masters1:54
Moving to the upper floor, we enter the realm of the Great Masters. The Fitzwilliam’s collection of Italian Renaissance painting is among the finest in the world, anchored by Titian’s 'Tarquin and Lucretia.' This late work by the…
Listen in the app5The Dutch and Flemish Masters: Light and Stillness1:49
In stark contrast to the grand drama of the Italian galleries, the Dutch and Flemish rooms offer a world of intimate detail and domestic quietude. Here, you will find works by masters such as Frans Hals, Jacob van Ruisdael, and…
Listen in the app6Manuscripts, Music, and the Founder's Bequest1:55
One of the most unique aspects of the Fitzwilliam Museum is its world-class collection of manuscripts and printed books. Viscount Fitzwilliam was an avid collector of music, and his bequest included the famous 'Fitzwilliam…
Listen in the app7Applied Arts: Ceramics, Bronzes, and the Modern Eye1:54
The Applied Arts department at the Fitzwilliam is a sprawling journey through the history of design and craftsmanship. It ranges from the delicate porcelain of the Meissen and Sèvres factories to the heavy, ornate furniture of…
Listen in the app8Fitzwilliam Museum1:25
As we conclude our journey through the Fitzwilliam Museum, I hope you have felt the profound sense of continuity that defines this place. From the granite lid of Rameses III to the visionary watercolors of William Blake and the…
Listen in the app9Closing1:25
As we conclude our journey through the Fitzwilliam Museum, I hope you have felt the profound sense of continuity that defines this place. From the granite lid of Rameses III to the visionary watercolors of William Blake and the…
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What is Fitzwilliam Museum?
Fitzwilliam Museum is a place in Cambridge with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 16 min 20 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.2003, 0.1194 |
| Last updated |
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