Tickets
10/05/2024
10/09/2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay what you wish for your exhibition visit
Event information
Time
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Price
Pay what you wish for your exhibition visit
What
Exhibitions and displays
Where
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Who
All ages

National Treasures: Botticelli in Cambridge brings together a selection of renaissance works from our own collection alongside the Italian artist’s iconic painting of lovers — Venus, the goddess of love and Mars, the god of war.

The arrival of Venus and Mars in Cambridge presents a rare opportunity to see the work outside of London. Until now, the painting has never before left its home at the National Gallery where it’s become one of their most popular and well-loved works since it was bought in 1874.

In celebration of the National Gallery’s 200th birthday, this is one of 12 national treasures on display at venues across the UK.

Image: Detail of Sandro Botticelli, Venus and Mars, 1485, Tempera © The National Gallery, London.

Opening Times

Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-17:00 | Sundays and Bank Holidays: 12:00-17:00