Verified cultural guide · Cambridge 2026
Art galleries in Cambridge: directory, map and art districts
40 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers, including 15 addresses offering works for sale
Cambridge connects university collections, domestic modernism, contemporary creation and independent workshops. From Fitzwilliam to Kettle's Yard, from King's Parade to Mill Road, then from Ely to Saffron Walden, this directory brings together the really useful places to see, understand and buy art.
Cambridge, Mill Road, Ely and CambridgeshireFilter by industry, specialty, or purchase opportunity, then check current exposure.
Understanding the Cambridge art scene
University collections, modernism and living creation
Cambridge is much more than a college setting. The Fitzwilliam, Kettle's Yard and university museums preserve paintings, sculptures, objects, photographs and manuscripts; the Heong Gallery, Ruskin Gallery, Wysing and workshops produce the present. King's Parade concentrates shopping malls, Mill Road and Petersfield support a local scene, while Ely, Haddenham and Saffron Walden extend the visit to the county.
Distinguish between museum and gallery
A museum maintains a collection; a shopping mall represents artists and can convey price, availability and provenance. Artist-led places favor experimentation, workshops and temporary exhibitions.
Group visits
King's Parade, Fitzwilliam and Downing Site can be explored on foot. Castle Hill forms a second loop; Mill Road, North Cambridge and Addenbrooke's require a bike or bus. County addresses are planned as excursions.
Check access
Large museums have regular hours, but colleges, workshops and artist-led spaces sometimes open only for an exhibition. Historic homes often require a reservation: check each site the same day.
Buy a work in Cambridge
15 acquisition-oriented addresses
The "Works for sale" badge indicates galleries, workshops and merchants where you can acquire paintings, sculptures, prints or crafts. Request a written offer specifying prices, taxes, origin, supervision, certificate and transport.
- Byard Art
- Cambridge Contemporary Art
- Primavera Gallery
- Castle Fine Art Cambridge
- MODO
- All Saints Garden Art and Craft Market
- Cambridge Artworks & Artspace
- St Barnabas Press
- Cambridge Open Studios
- The Geldart
- The Art Hound Gallery
- Cambridge Fine Art
- The Old Fire Engine House Gallery
- Wightman Gallery
- Haddenham Arts Centre
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40 galleries, museums, workshops and art centers in and around Cambridge
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#01
Trumpington Street · historic center
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
Cambridge's major art museum, the Fitzwilliam spans five millennia with paintings, drawings, manuscripts, antiques and decorative arts. Start at the European Schools, then save time for temporary exhibitions and the spectacular lobby.
#02
Castle Street · Castle Hill
Kettle's Yard
Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
A collection house by Jim Ede and contemporary gallery, Kettle's Yard brings together light, pebbles, furniture and works by Nicholson, Hepworth, Wallis and Gaudier-Brzeska. Reserve the house when necessary and check the gallery program separately.
#03Works for sale
King's Parade · against King's College
Byard Art
14 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ
This two-level shopping mall features paintings, sculptures, ceramics and mixed works by British and international artists. Prices are available online, orders are possible and the team organizes international shipping.
#04Works for sale
Trinity Street · center
Cambridge Contemporary Art
6 Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1SU
A very readable independent address for a first purchase, Cambridge Contemporary Art brings together painting, prints, ceramics, glass, wood and art jewelry. The Own Art system allows certain payments to be spread out and the online store helps prepare for the visit.
#05Works for sale
King's Parade · center
Primavera Gallery
10 King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1SJ
Founded in 1945 and based in Cambridge since 1959, Primavera defends British art and crafts in several spaces of a listed building. Ceramics, glass, sculpture, textiles and jewelry rub shoulders with works on paper and collector's items.
#06Works for sale
Grand Arcade · St Andrew's Street
Castle Fine Art Cambridge
Level 2, Grand Arcade, St Andrew's Street, Cambridge CB2 3BJ
On the top level of the Grand Arcade, this large shopping mall exhibits signed editions, contemporary painting and sculpture in spacious rooms. Ask for prices, available prints, certificates and delivery conditions before reserving a work.
#07Works for sale
Sidney Street · center
MODO
62 Sidney Street, Cambridge CB2 3HX
MODO explores the links between art, image and innovation, with particular attention to David Hockney and digital practices. The gallery offers exhibitions, a viewing room and support on acquisition according to budget and availability.
#08Works for sale
Trinity Street · All Saints Garden
All Saints Garden Art and Craft Market
All Saints Garden, Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TQ
This municipal open-air market brings together artists and artisans on Saturdays who only sell what they make. It allows you to directly purchase photography, illustration, painting, ceramics or textiles while interacting with the author of the piece.
#09
Castle Street · Castle Hill
Museum of Cambridge
2 -3 Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Housed in a former inn, the museum tells the story of the city through domestic objects, costumes, photographs, signs and stories of residents. His social reading of Cambridge usefully complements the modernism of Kettle's Yard, located almost opposite.
#10
Trumpington Street · center
The Pitt Building Exhibition Space
The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RP
The Darwin and Newton rooms of the Pitt Building occasionally host painting, illustration, photography and cultural projects in a neo-Gothic building at Cambridge University Press. This is not a permanent gallery: check the announced event before traveling.
#11
Downing College · Regent Street
The Heong Gallery
Downing College, Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ
The Downing College Gallery builds ambitious exhibitions around modern and contemporary art, often in dialogue with history, science or the university collection. Admission is free during exhibitions, but the calendar has closing periods.
#12
Downing Site · university center
Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DZ
The MAA presents arts, objects, photographic archives and material cultures from around the world, with critical work on provenance and colonial histories. The Cambridge Gallery and temporary exhibitions allow for a more focused visit than the abundance of reserves suggests.
#13
Sidgwick Site · Faculty of Classics
Museum of Classical Archeology
Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA
Its vast gallery of casts allows you to observe the large Greek and Roman sculptures at eye level without the distance imposed by a monumental museum. Cartels, tours and drawing activities make this place particularly useful to artists and students.
#14
Lensfield Road · Scott Polar Research Institute
The Polar Museum
Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1ER
Expedition photographs, maps, drawings, clothing and Inuit art tell the polar regions beyond just the heroic narrative. The temporary exhibitions also invite contemporary artists to reread landscape, climate, exploration and memory.
#15
Free School Lane · Old Schools
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH
Astrolabes, globes, models, instruments and scientific images show how design gives shape to knowledge. The visit is brief but visually dense; check university hours, which are more restricted than those of major museums.
#16
West Road · University Library
Cambridge University Library Exhibitions
West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR
The library transforms manuscripts, maps, printed matter, photography and archives into rigorous thematic exhibitions. Public space is free, but the dates and access methods differ from those of the reading rooms: consult the exhibition page.
#17
Trinity Lane · Trinity Hall
Art at Trinity Hall
Trinity Hall, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TJ
Historical portraits, photography, sculpture and contemporary loans punctuate the courtyards and rooms of Trinity Hall. Access depends on the opening of the college and the events announced; use this sheet to locate festivals, visits and temporary hangings.
#18
Downing Site · Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ
Although scientific, the Sedgwick is worth a visit for its historical display cases, geological maps, drawings, mineral colors and heritage scenography. It enriches a visual journey linking Fitzwilliam, MAA and Heong Gallery.
#19
Anglia Ruskin University · East Road
Ruskin Gallery
Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge CB1 1PT
At the heart of the Cambridge School of Art, the Ruskin Gallery shows guest artists, research, technology and student work in a contemporary mezzanine space. Exhibitions are free during the week and change several times during the academic year.
#20Works for sale
Green's Road · Mitcham's Corner
Cambridge Artworks & Artspace
5 Green's Road, Cambridge CB4 3EF
This collective brings together artists' studios and Artspace, an accessible exhibition room for independent projects. Open House and Cambridge Open Studios are the best times to meet residents, see techniques and buy directly.
#21Works for sale
Belfast Yard · Coldham's Road
St Barnabas Press
9 -10 Belfast Yard, Coldham's Road, Cambridge CB1 3EW
A professional engraving workshop, St Barnabas Press combines lithography, screen printing, intaglio, studios and a small gallery. Exhibitions often offer original prints for sale; contact the venue to confirm opening and meet with a technician.
#22
Gwydir Street · Mill Road
David Parr House
186 Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LW
The house decorated by craftsman David Parr preserves murals, stencils and Arts & Crafts details in an exceptional domestic interior. Capacity is very limited: book the guided or digital tour rather than arriving without a ticket.
#23
Jesus Lane · All Saints' Church
The Painted Church
All Saints' Church, Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BP
This neo-Gothic gem retains painted decorations, stained glass windows and contributions linked to William Morris and Burne-Jones, while hosting contemporary exhibitions and Open Studios. The opening is based on a program of specific dates: check the 2026 agenda.
#24
Cambridge Biomedical Campus · Hills Road
Addenbrooke's Gallery - CUH Arts
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ
CUH Arts programs exhibitions in the long public corridor between the competition and Addenbrooke's Treatment Centre, while managing thousands of works in the hospital. Visit with discretion: the place remains first and foremost a healthcare establishment.
#25Works for sale
Cambridge and Cambridgeshire · seasonal network
Cambridge Open Studios
Multiple locations in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
During four weekends in July, several hundred artists open workshops, houses and shared spaces free of charge. The guide and map allow you to build a route by neighborhood, see the works in production and buy directly.
#26Works for sale
Ainsworth Street · Petersfield
The Geldart
1 Ainsworth Street, Cambridge CB1 2PF
This independent Petersfield pub regularly devotes its walls to local artists and organizes openings or events. The hanging is not permanent: contact the team to find out the exhibition, the works available and the presentation duration.
#27
Murray Edwards College · Huntingdon Road
The Women's Art Collection
Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0DF
The largest European collection of art by women, it displays paintings, photographs, textiles and sculptures in Murray Edwards' buildings and gardens. Take the map at reception or book a tour to understand a unique gallery-free hanging.
#28
Magdalene College · New Library
Robert Cripps Gallery
Magdalene College, Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AD
Opened in 2021 in the new Magdalene Library, this gallery hosts guest exhibitions and selections from the college collection. Check the dates and conditions of access, as the space is not a continuously open museum.
#29
Herschel Road · West Cambridge
Art at Clare Hall
Clare Hall, Herschel Road, Cambridge CB3 9AL
Clare Hall organizes exhibitions, conferences and sculpture tours in its modernist architecture. Artists do not pay rental and some exhibited works can be acquired directly; confirm access with the college.
#30
Storey's Way · Churchill College
Churchill College Art Collection
Churchill College, Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS
The modernist campus brings together works by Barbara Hepworth, David Nash, Bridget Riley, Andy Warhol and stained glass windows by John Piper. Use the sculpture guide and favor Open Cambridge or the announced exhibitions for a respectful visit to college life.
#31
Riverside · old pumping station
Cambridge Museum of Technology
The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge CB5 8LD
The old pumping station offers a remarkable industrial setting for machines, technical graphics, photography and local exhibitions. It is not a gallery in the strict sense, but a strong visual landmark on the relationship between design, city and heritage.
#32Works for sale
Burwash Manor · Barton
The Art Hound Gallery
Unit 12, Burwash Manor, New Road, Barton, Cambridge CB23 7EY
In a barn in Burwash Manor, Art Hound mixes Pop, urban art, abstraction, photography and editions of big names. Call before traveling if you want to see a specific work: not all of the stock is hung simultaneously.
#33Works for sale
Little Shelford · south of Cambridge
Cambridge Fine Art
71 High Street, Little Shelford, Cambridge CB22 5ES
This appointment merchant specializes in 19th and 20th century British and European oils, including landscapes, seascapes, portraits and genre scenes. The private tour allows you to examine condition, attribution, provenance and light without haste.
#34
Fox Road · Bourn
Wysing Arts Centre
Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge CB23 2TX
This eleven-acre rural campus brings together residences, subsidized workshops, gallery, ceramics, sound and outdoor works. Wysing favors research and experimentation rather than a permanent exhibition: choose a public day or an event.
#35
Bury Road · Stapleford
Stapleford Granary
Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB22 5BP
A cultural center located in a former agricultural complex, Stapleford Granary combines gallery, music, workshops and café. Painting, photography or sculpture exhibitions combine easily with a concert, but check the gallery's opening days.
#36Works for sale
St Mary's Street · Ely
The Old Fire Engine House Gallery
25 St Mary's Street, Ely CB7 4ER
Since 1968, this gallery has occupied two levels of a Georgian house near Ely Cathedral. Six annual renewals combine local artists and academicians; paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs and ceramics are offered for sale.
#37
Ely Cathedral · South Triforium
The Stained Glass Museum
Ely Cathedral, The South Triforium, Ely CB7 4DL
The only British museum dedicated to stained glass, it exhibits more than 125 original panels from the Middle Ages to today in the cathedral gallery. The height, stairs and separate ticket justify preparing access in advance.
#38
Castle Street · Saffron Walden
Fry Art Gallery
19a Castle Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1BD
The Fry preserves paintings, prints, illustrations, wallpapers and ceramics related to Great Bardfield artists, including Ravilious and Bawden. The season is limited from spring to fall and works in the collection are not for sale.
#39Works for sale
Compass Courtyard · near Saffron Walden
Wightman Gallery
Compass Courtyard, Littlebury, near Saffron Walden CB11 4UL
This independent gallery in the farmyard builds ongoing collaborations with artists and artisans, between sculpture, stone cutting and contemporary practices. Times change: check the current exhibition or make an appointment before the excursion.
#40Works for sale
High Street · Haddenham
Haddenham Arts Centre
20 High Street, Haddenham CB6 3XA
This community center between Cambridge and Ely combines craft gallery, exhibitions, seven workshops, framing and café. Regional paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles and jewelry are sold on site; contact the artists for a specific studio visit.
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Ready-made routes
Three coherent routes according to your priorities
Fitzwilliam, King's Parade and Castle Hill
- Start with the Fitzwilliam collections.
- Compare Byard, Primavera and Cambridge Contemporary Art.
- Finish with Kettle's Yard and the Museum of Cambridge.
Downing Site, East Road and Mill Road
- Discover Heong, MAA and university museums.
- Join the Ruskin Gallery then David Parr House.
- Finish at Artworks, St Barnabas Press or The Geldart.
Ely, Bourn and Saffron Walden
- Pair Old Fire Engine House and Stained Glass Museum with Ely.
- Choose Wysing or Stapleford Granary depending on the program.
- Book Fry, Wightman or Haddenham for a second loop.
Prepare and deepen
Reliable sources, advice and related reading
Local and institutional sources
Are Cambridge shopping malls free?
Yes, access to them is generally free. Some museum exhibitions, college visits or guided activities may require a fee.
Where to buy a work in Cambridge?
King's Parade, the center, Mill Road and the county villages bring together galleries, workshops and merchants. The "Works for Sale" filter isolates the 15 relevant addresses.
Do I have to make an appointment?
Major museums open without an appointment, but several workshops, colleges and galleries in the county only welcome the public on certain days or on request.
How to organize international delivery?
Our collection of original paintings for sale includes support on packaging, insurance and international delivery.
At Cambridge, art connects knowledge, intimacy and experimentation
The Fitzwilliam and university museums provide access to exceptional collections; Kettle's Yard shows what art changes in a lived space. Heong, Ruskin, Wysing and the workshops make a city in creation visible, while Ely, Haddenham and Saffron Walden broaden the journey towards the regional artistic landscape.
To continue the discovery at home, explore our original paintings for sale. The selection brings together landscapes, portraits, abstraction and contemporary scenes, with advice before purchase and international delivery.
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