Whipple Museum
@whipplemuseum.bsky.social
We're Cambridge University's home for the history of science.
Open Mon-Fri, 12.30-16.30.
Next Saturday opening, 18 October, 10.00-16.00.
Open Mon-Fri, 12.30-16.30.
Next Saturday opening, 18 October, 10.00-16.00.
✨ 1618 Day, Saturday 20 Sept, 10–4pm ✨
Step back into the 17th century and discover the stories of our beautiful Jacobean building (once Cambridge’s Free School). Explore historic instruments, uncover hidden corners of the museum, and enjoy family activities, curator talks, and special tours.
Step back into the 17th century and discover the stories of our beautiful Jacobean building (once Cambridge’s Free School). Explore historic instruments, uncover hidden corners of the museum, and enjoy family activities, curator talks, and special tours.
September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
✨ 1618 Day, Saturday 20 Sept, 10–4pm ✨
Step back into the 17th century and discover the stories of our beautiful Jacobean building (once Cambridge’s Free School). Explore historic instruments, uncover hidden corners of the museum, and enjoy family activities, curator talks, and special tours.
Step back into the 17th century and discover the stories of our beautiful Jacobean building (once Cambridge’s Free School). Explore historic instruments, uncover hidden corners of the museum, and enjoy family activities, curator talks, and special tours.
✏️ After-hours sketching at the Whipple Museum
Thu 18 Sept, 5:30–7:30pm
Sketch among telescopes, globes & centuries-old instruments in Cambridge’s history of science museum.
Free, all welcome! Optional 20-min intro tour at 5:30pm! ✨
Booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-sc...
Thu 18 Sept, 5:30–7:30pm
Sketch among telescopes, globes & centuries-old instruments in Cambridge’s history of science museum.
Free, all welcome! Optional 20-min intro tour at 5:30pm! ✨
Booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-sc...
August 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
✏️ After-hours sketching at the Whipple Museum
Thu 18 Sept, 5:30–7:30pm
Sketch among telescopes, globes & centuries-old instruments in Cambridge’s history of science museum.
Free, all welcome! Optional 20-min intro tour at 5:30pm! ✨
Booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-sc...
Thu 18 Sept, 5:30–7:30pm
Sketch among telescopes, globes & centuries-old instruments in Cambridge’s history of science museum.
Free, all welcome! Optional 20-min intro tour at 5:30pm! ✨
Booking essential: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-sc...
🔍 Whipple Highlights Tour
Wed 13 Aug, 1pm and Thur 21 Aug, 3:30pm
What is an orrery? Why does the clock chime 13? And what’s with the green specs and horses’ teeth? Explore the Whipple in 10 objects!
Get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-hi...
Wed 13 Aug, 1pm and Thur 21 Aug, 3:30pm
What is an orrery? Why does the clock chime 13? And what’s with the green specs and horses’ teeth? Explore the Whipple in 10 objects!
Get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-hi...
August 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🔍 Whipple Highlights Tour
Wed 13 Aug, 1pm and Thur 21 Aug, 3:30pm
What is an orrery? Why does the clock chime 13? And what’s with the green specs and horses’ teeth? Explore the Whipple in 10 objects!
Get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-hi...
Wed 13 Aug, 1pm and Thur 21 Aug, 3:30pm
What is an orrery? Why does the clock chime 13? And what’s with the green specs and horses’ teeth? Explore the Whipple in 10 objects!
Get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whipple-hi...
We’re open tomorrow—here’s what’s on! ⭐️
🌈 Bridging Binaries Tour: LGBTQ+ History of Science
🕜 1:30pm | 🎟 Free (book via website)
🔬 Curator’s Talk: Physics & Glass
🕝 2:30pm | 🎟 Free, no booking needed – just meet us at the front desk
🌈 Bridging Binaries Tour: LGBTQ+ History of Science
🕜 1:30pm | 🎟 Free (book via website)
🔬 Curator’s Talk: Physics & Glass
🕝 2:30pm | 🎟 Free, no booking needed – just meet us at the front desk
July 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We’re open tomorrow—here’s what’s on! ⭐️
🌈 Bridging Binaries Tour: LGBTQ+ History of Science
🕜 1:30pm | 🎟 Free (book via website)
🔬 Curator’s Talk: Physics & Glass
🕝 2:30pm | 🎟 Free, no booking needed – just meet us at the front desk
🌈 Bridging Binaries Tour: LGBTQ+ History of Science
🕜 1:30pm | 🎟 Free (book via website)
🔬 Curator’s Talk: Physics & Glass
🕝 2:30pm | 🎟 Free, no booking needed – just meet us at the front desk
We’re open this Saturday – and there’s something new to see! 👀
Explore Human Body in the Learning Gallery: from electric nerve zappers to vitamin C syrup jars, an ivory eye, and a full papier-mâché person! 🧠⚡️
📍 Free School Lane, Cambridge
10am - 4pm
🎟 Free entry!
Explore Human Body in the Learning Gallery: from electric nerve zappers to vitamin C syrup jars, an ivory eye, and a full papier-mâché person! 🧠⚡️
📍 Free School Lane, Cambridge
10am - 4pm
🎟 Free entry!
May 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We’re open this Saturday – and there’s something new to see! 👀
Explore Human Body in the Learning Gallery: from electric nerve zappers to vitamin C syrup jars, an ivory eye, and a full papier-mâché person! 🧠⚡️
📍 Free School Lane, Cambridge
10am - 4pm
🎟 Free entry!
Explore Human Body in the Learning Gallery: from electric nerve zappers to vitamin C syrup jars, an ivory eye, and a full papier-mâché person! 🧠⚡️
📍 Free School Lane, Cambridge
10am - 4pm
🎟 Free entry!
✨ Physics & Glass ✨
Now on at the Whipple Museum, Physics & Glass is a tribute to the art of the scientific glassblower. Glass has been one of the most important materials in the history of physics, and this display highlights some of the most intricate pieces in the Whipple’s collection.
Now on at the Whipple Museum, Physics & Glass is a tribute to the art of the scientific glassblower. Glass has been one of the most important materials in the history of physics, and this display highlights some of the most intricate pieces in the Whipple’s collection.
May 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
✨ Physics & Glass ✨
Now on at the Whipple Museum, Physics & Glass is a tribute to the art of the scientific glassblower. Glass has been one of the most important materials in the history of physics, and this display highlights some of the most intricate pieces in the Whipple’s collection.
Now on at the Whipple Museum, Physics & Glass is a tribute to the art of the scientific glassblower. Glass has been one of the most important materials in the history of physics, and this display highlights some of the most intricate pieces in the Whipple’s collection.
After-hours sketching at the Whipple Museum
Thursday 8 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Free!
Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and ancient scientific instruments? Step into Cambridge University's home for the history of science for a relaxed, creative evening.
www.eventbrite.com/e/whipple-sc...
Thursday 8 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Free!
Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and ancient scientific instruments? Step into Cambridge University's home for the history of science for a relaxed, creative evening.
www.eventbrite.com/e/whipple-sc...
May 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
After-hours sketching at the Whipple Museum
Thursday 8 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Free!
Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and ancient scientific instruments? Step into Cambridge University's home for the history of science for a relaxed, creative evening.
www.eventbrite.com/e/whipple-sc...
Thursday 8 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Free!
Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and ancient scientific instruments? Step into Cambridge University's home for the history of science for a relaxed, creative evening.
www.eventbrite.com/e/whipple-sc...
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Museum Tour, this Wednesday! ⭐️📣
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum.
📍 Every Wednesday, 2.30pm.
Tours are aimed at an adult audience.
Book your FREE tickets our website.
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum.
📍 Every Wednesday, 2.30pm.
Tours are aimed at an adult audience.
Book your FREE tickets our website.
March 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Museum Tour, this Wednesday! ⭐️📣
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum.
📍 Every Wednesday, 2.30pm.
Tours are aimed at an adult audience.
Book your FREE tickets our website.
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum.
📍 Every Wednesday, 2.30pm.
Tours are aimed at an adult audience.
Book your FREE tickets our website.
This Saturday get hands-on with creative activities that will help shape our new Learning Gallery installation—join us for Lightworks! 🎨🔭
🎨 Lightworks Workshop: Exploring Light, Colour & Lenses
🔎 Led by artist James Tunnard
📅 15 March
⏰ Drop in between 10–12pm & 1–3pm
💫 Free
📸 My Linh Le for UCM
🎨 Lightworks Workshop: Exploring Light, Colour & Lenses
🔎 Led by artist James Tunnard
📅 15 March
⏰ Drop in between 10–12pm & 1–3pm
💫 Free
📸 My Linh Le for UCM
March 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This Saturday get hands-on with creative activities that will help shape our new Learning Gallery installation—join us for Lightworks! 🎨🔭
🎨 Lightworks Workshop: Exploring Light, Colour & Lenses
🔎 Led by artist James Tunnard
📅 15 March
⏰ Drop in between 10–12pm & 1–3pm
💫 Free
📸 My Linh Le for UCM
🎨 Lightworks Workshop: Exploring Light, Colour & Lenses
🔎 Led by artist James Tunnard
📅 15 March
⏰ Drop in between 10–12pm & 1–3pm
💫 Free
📸 My Linh Le for UCM
What’s On at the Whipple Museum this February Half Term? 🖼 🔦 🌟
We’re taking part in #TwilightAtTheMuseums with Cambridge University Museums!
Grab your torch and explore our collections after dark with our space-themed family trail, Space Explorers. 🔭🪐☄️
Wednesday 19 Feb, 5-7pm.
Free, drop-in.
We’re taking part in #TwilightAtTheMuseums with Cambridge University Museums!
Grab your torch and explore our collections after dark with our space-themed family trail, Space Explorers. 🔭🪐☄️
Wednesday 19 Feb, 5-7pm.
Free, drop-in.
February 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
What’s On at the Whipple Museum this February Half Term? 🖼 🔦 🌟
We’re taking part in #TwilightAtTheMuseums with Cambridge University Museums!
Grab your torch and explore our collections after dark with our space-themed family trail, Space Explorers. 🔭🪐☄️
Wednesday 19 Feb, 5-7pm.
Free, drop-in.
We’re taking part in #TwilightAtTheMuseums with Cambridge University Museums!
Grab your torch and explore our collections after dark with our space-themed family trail, Space Explorers. 🔭🪐☄️
Wednesday 19 Feb, 5-7pm.
Free, drop-in.
📣🌟 Exhibition Talk 📣 🌟
The Cavendish Laboratory and the Birth of the Atomic Age.
Meet the remarkable scientific community behind the Cavendish Laboratory’s astonishing physics in this talk with Whipple Museum curator Dr Hannah Price.
Free, no need to book.
Saturday, 15 February, 2025 - 2pm
The Cavendish Laboratory and the Birth of the Atomic Age.
Meet the remarkable scientific community behind the Cavendish Laboratory’s astonishing physics in this talk with Whipple Museum curator Dr Hannah Price.
Free, no need to book.
Saturday, 15 February, 2025 - 2pm
February 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📣🌟 Exhibition Talk 📣 🌟
The Cavendish Laboratory and the Birth of the Atomic Age.
Meet the remarkable scientific community behind the Cavendish Laboratory’s astonishing physics in this talk with Whipple Museum curator Dr Hannah Price.
Free, no need to book.
Saturday, 15 February, 2025 - 2pm
The Cavendish Laboratory and the Birth of the Atomic Age.
Meet the remarkable scientific community behind the Cavendish Laboratory’s astonishing physics in this talk with Whipple Museum curator Dr Hannah Price.
Free, no need to book.
Saturday, 15 February, 2025 - 2pm