Cambridge University celebrates 800 years of academic excellence in 2009. They one of the world's oldest universities, and known worldwide as a leading academic centres. Cambridge univesity comprises 31 Colleges and over 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions.

The Fitzwilliam Museum houses world-class collections of works of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilisations. These include sculpture, furniture, pottery, oriental art, paintings, drawings and prints, illuminated, literary and music manuscripts, antiquities from Egypt, Greece and Rome, coins and medals and a fine collection of 20th century art. There is a regular programme of exhibitions, events, family activities and music.

The Botanic Garden is about a mile south of the City centre, just five minutes walk from the railway station. This tranquil 40 acre garden offers year round interest to visitors. It has a collection of over 10,000 plant species in beautifully landscaped settings, including Rock Garden, Lake, Glasshouses, Winter Garden, Woodland Walk, and nine National Collections.

Kettles Yard on Castle Street is a beautiful house containing a collection of modern art. It was founded by H.S.Ede as a place where visitors would find a home and a welcome, a refuge of peace and order, of the visual arts and of music.

The Scott Polar Research Institute's Museum displays a unique collection of artifacts, paintings, photographs, clothing equipment, maps, and other materials illustrating the history of polar exploration and polar science.