Mappa - The Exhibition

Hereford Cathedral

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Mappa Mundi & Chained Library (section from the Mappa Mundi)

THE EXHIBITION
Content and Access

CHAINED LIBRARY
The World’s largest

MAPPA MUNDI
The World Map

NEW BUILDING
Design and Construction

MAPPA MUNDI TRUST
Securing the future

CONTACT
How to get in touch

Mappa Mundi » Exhibition

The Exhibition

Since its official opening by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on 3 May 1996, the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition at Hereford Cathedral has become an internationally acclaimed visitor attraction, entertaining people of all ages and nationalities, many of whom travel great distances specifically to view the unique treasures on display.

Housed within Hereford Cathedral's fifteenth-century south west cloister and the award-winning New Library Building, the exhibition reveals the secrets of the Mappa Mundi, the largest and most elaborate complete pre fifteenth-century world map in existence, using models, original artefacts and the latest interactive computer technology.

Lady arbour cloister housing the mappa mundi and chained library exhibition

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Tuesday 13 May 1.15 pm
Hereford Cathedral
Lunchtime organ concert

Sunday 18 May 3.30 pm
Hereford Cathedral
Choral Evensong

		Visitors can also see the world's largest surviving Chained Library, containing over 1,500 rare books dating from the 8th to the 19th centuries. Open throughout the year, the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library Exhibition provides full wheelchair access and is committed to achieving the best possible experience for all individuals; we have recently introduced interpretative facilities for the blind and partially sighted as well as visitors from overseas. Evening tours, educational groups and parties of ten visitors or more can all be booked by contacting our Visits Office. For opening times, please click here. For any queries about the exhibition, please telephone 01432 374225/6. Admission Prices Adults: £4.50 Concessions: £3.50 Family Ticket: £10.00 (Two adults and up to three children) Small Family Ticket: £6.00 (One adult and up to three children)