Fondly dubbed "the Fitz" by locals, this colossal neoclassical treasure house was one of the first public art museums in Britain, built to house the fabulous collection that the seventh Viscount Fitzwilliam bequeathed to his old university. There are obvious parallels to the British Museum, and highlights include Roman, Egyptian and Cypriot grave goods, artworks by great masters and one of the country's finest collections of ancient, medieval and modern pottery. Check ahead for the latest hours.
The lower galleries are filled with priceless treasures spanning the ancient world; look for the Roman-era "Swiss army knife," intricate suits of armor and Roman coffins intricately carved with scenes of bacchanalian excess.
The upper galleries showcase works by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Rubens, the impressionists, Gainsborough, Constable, Rembrandt and Picasso.
