Museum of Classical Archaeology
The Museum of Classical Archaeology
The Museum of Classical Archaeology is one of the few surviving plaster cast collections of classical sculpture in the world. The Museum houses several hundred casts of Greek and Roman sculptures, including some of the most famous ancient pieces such as:
- Laocoön and His Sons
- the Farnese Hercules
- the Barberini Faun
- the Charioteer of Delphi
However, the best known piece in the exhibit is the Peplos Kore. A brightly painted plaster cast of a young Greek woman, which was originally set on the Acropolis. While the bright colouring may seem odd, it is actually an accurate replica of the sculpture’s original appearance. Even though most of us equate Classical sculpture with pure white marble this is actually incorrect.
They have access for individuals with limited mobility, baby changing facilities and accessible toilets. Check out their family-friendly events and workshops on their website.
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Opening hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Getting Here By Train
Cambridge Train Station
Getting Here By Bus
St Andrew’s Street (Stop S1): Citi 1 and Citi 3
Getting Here By Car
Grand Arcade Car Park, Corn Exchange St, Cambridge CB2 3QF
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