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The Mappa Mundi & Chained Library is open all year round and is famous for housing both the mediaeval map of the world and the chained library. Here, the stories of these national treasures are told through models, original artifacts and the latest interactive computer technology. On-site shop and cloister cafe.

Mappa Mundi Exhibition

Summer Opening
(24 March - 25 October 2008)
Monday - Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm *

Winter Opening
27 October 2008 - Easter 2009)
Monday - Saturday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm *

Sunday Opening
4th May - 28 September 2008
Mappa Mundi Exhibition & Cloister Cafe: 11.00 am - 4.00 pm *
Cathedral Shop: 12 noon - 4.00 pm

* Exhibition last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Cloister Cafe 'last orders' is 15 minutes before closing.

NB The Mappa Mundi & Chained Library Exhibition is closed between 5 - 26th January 2009 for cleaning and conservation work and again on Good Friday, 6th April. The Exhibition, Shop and Cafe are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Please check opening times before your visit.