Ray Dolby Centre

We have a public wing at the Ray Dolby Centre which is open to all.

As a working research and teaching laboratory, further access is strictly limited and we are unable to offer tours of the working laboratories. Visits to these areas are by prior arrangement only and are subject to staff availability.

Please report to the main reception desk when you arrive, and make sure you sign out when you depart.

Groups and schools: Please contact us at dolby@phy.cam.ac.uk to arrange a visit for a group of 10 people or more. Visits will be arranged subject to availability and with advance notice.

The Cavendish Museum is suitable for children aged 10 or over, and all children must be under adult supervision.

Please visit our outreach pages for the latest information on events and programmes for young people

You can also visit our events page for a wider range of events open to everybody.

WiFi: If you are outside the University, you will need a guest account to the UniOfCam wireless network.


Visiting our other locations:

  • Battcock Centre

The Battcock Centre for Experimental Astrophysics is located near the Institute of Astronomy off Madingley Road, to the west of Cambridge city centre. See on the University map.

  • Maxwell Centre

Visit the Maxwell Centre website for map and directions

  • Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory

The Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory is only accessible by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

The site is situated at Lord’s Bridge on the A603, south of Cambridge. Leave the M11 at junction 12 and head through Barton. The entrance to the Observatory is on the left-hand side of the road. For Sat-Nav users, CB23 7AE is the relevant postcode. See on the University map.

  • Physics of Medicine 

The building is open to registered users and visitors only. See on the University map.

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