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The Wren Library is free to visit during limited hours, and the riverside Backs gates are normally open from 9am to 5pm, subject to closures.\n\nOpening hours, admission and access change often — check the [official site]() before you travel.\n\nFounded\n\n1546\n\nArea\n\nCentral — Trinity Street\n\nType\n\nCollege\n\nBefore you visit\n\n### Check hours, tickets and access.\n\nCheck opening hours, admission prices and access with the venue before setting off.\n\nUpdated\n\nDate unavailable\n\nBy\n\n[Above Guide Editorial Team]()\n\nUseful links\n\n- [Official site trin.cam.ac.uk ↗]()\n- [Reference identity en.wikipedia.org ↗]()\n\n[Report a correction]()\n\nKeep exploring\n\n### Where to\n*next.*\n\n[All colleges]()[Neighbourhoods]()[Things to Do]()" }