Museum of Classical Archaeology

Visit the University of Cambridge and step into the world of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. Established in the 19th century, the museum boasts one of the largest collections of plaster casts in the world. These replicas, meticulously crafted from original sculptures, provide a close-up look at iconic works that might otherwise be inaccessible.

Cast your eye over the collection

Discover around 450 casts as you wander through the museum's light-filled gallery. You will find iconic statues like the battered Terme Boxer, the dramatic Laocoon and his Sons and the serenely draped Peplos Kore.

Painted statue

The museum has a special exhibit where a cast of the Peplos Kore is displayed, one painted to resemble how it might have looked in its original form. A provoking piece, it challenges the common perception of ancient Greek sculptures as pristine white marble.

Sherds and fragments

Although not on display, you can book to an appointment to view items from the collection of 10,000 small finds of sherds of Greek and Roman pottery, glass, marble and other materials.

Research and archives

The Museum of Classical Archaeology is also home to several collections of archival material, ranging from lantern slides and turn-of-the-century photographic collections to archaeological notebooks and site plans. To view these you need to book an appointment in advance.