East of England - Cambridgeshire

Explore our historic building and its story: from private house, to hospital and museum. Don’t miss our original Victorian Operating Theatre to learn about the grisly history of surgery.

Visit an underwater world! See our internationally important collection of fossils of Jurassic sea-monsters and find out more about the creatures that swam in our prehistoric seas over 150 million years ago.

Discover the story of the world’s first prisoner of war camp, built 200 years ago during the Napoleonic Wars. See inside one of the cells and view the incredibly intricate items made by the French prisoners.

Learn about the story of Peterborough, from pre-history to the present day. Come face-to-face with Britain’s oldest murder victim, see Roman and Saxon treasures, look inside a Victorian railway cottage and clock in to find out what Peterborough companies have made over the last century.

A range of gifts and souvenirs are available in our Heritage Shop, from fun family presents to works by local artists and craftspeople.

Situated on the ground floor, Squire’s Coffee House serves a selection of coffee, cake and homemade sandwiches. The perfect place to relax after a visit!

The City Gallery is located in Peterborough Museum, and is home to an impressive variety of art, including a rolling programme of work by local, national and international artists.

For more information, call 01733 864 663, email museum@vivacity-peterborough.com or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com for opening times. Peterborough Museum, Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1LF.