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In light of the latest Government advice regarding COVID-19, all University of Cambridge Museums and the Botanic Garden are closing to the public until further notice, to help protect visitors, staff and the wider community.

Our museums will continue to share stories and activities on their social media channels and websites until they can safely reopen.

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Please note: In light of the latest Government advice regarding COVID-19, all University of Cambridge Museums and the Botanic Garden are closing to the public until further notice, to help protect visitors, staff and the wider community.

Monday - Friday, 12.30 - 4.30 pm

Closed bank holidays

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Armillary Spheres and Teaching Astronomy

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Armillary spheres are models of the universe. They have been used since antiquity, but very few survive from before the 16th century. The Whipple Museum has one very early example, though dating it accurately is extremely difficult. Some armillary spheres were used for observing the heavens and some, like this one, were...

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