Quiet triumph for the Fitzwilliam: on 1 June, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge unveils a major addition to its buildings. Designed by John Miller + Partners, it is notable both for its quality and for what it reveals about the changing role of university museums and galleries in England.

Apollo | June 1, 2004| | Copyright

Many museums are greatly admired; few are deeply loved. Among the latter, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge ranks very high. It has all the assets that make for lovability: a rich but not overwhelmingly large collection, handsome buildings and a beautiful setting. Its special character as a university museum has shaped its personality, as its collections have been built up largely by gift and bequest from graduates since its foundation in 1816. Although art history is a relatively new subject at Cambridge--it became a degree course only in 1961--many generations of ...

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