Opened in 1904, the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences has its origins in the early 18th century, and includes specimens donated from important figures such as Charles Darwin and Mary Anning.

The Creator Dr John Woodward, 1665 - 1728 John Woodward was a Professor of Physic (Medicine) and a collector of rock, mineral, fossil and archaeological specimens from around the world. When he died, he bequeathed half of his collection to the University of Cambridge, who later bought the two remaining cases. In his Will, Woodward stipulated that his collection should always be available "to all such curious and intelligent persons as shall desire a view of [it] for their information and instruction". During his lifetime Woodward paid various people to collect on his behalf and as a result, amassed more than 9000 specimens, all of which were catalogued. He developed a classification system for his collection which was published after his death in three languages, including Latin. The Sedgwick Museum continues to play an active part in the research and teaching activities of the Department of Earth Sciences.

 Normal Opening Times

Mon	10.00am	-	1.00pm	&	2.00pm	-	5.00pm
Tue	10.00am	-	1.00pm	&	2.00pm	-	5.00pm
Wed	10.00am	-	1.00pm	&	2.00pm	-	5.00pm
Thu	10.00am	-	1.00pm	&	2.00pm	-	5.00pm
Fri	10.00am	-	1.00pm	&	2.00pm	-	5.00pm
Sat	10.00am	-	1.00pm	&	1.00pm	-	4.00pm

 Admission Free

• Downing Street
  
• Cambridge
  
• Cambridgeshire
  
• CB2 3EQ
  
  
• Contact No: 01223 333 456
  
• Website:http://www.sedgwickmuseum.org/