Welcome to the Whipple Museum

Following Government guidance, all University of Cambridge Museums are closed until further notice, to help protect visitors, staff and the wider community.

A volunteer shows a child how to use a sextant

The Whipple Museum from Home

Boxwood sector showing a representation of the heavens

Tools of Knowledge

The 1944 exhibition at the Old Schools, Cambridge

Robert S. Whipple and the Founding of the Whipple Museum

Objects and Investigations: The Whipple's 75th Annivesary publication

New publication: Objects and Investigations

Explore Whipple Collections

In-depth articles about some of our key collections.

About Us

Who we are, our history and how to get involved

Learning

School visits, guided tours and more

Opening Times

We will be reopening on 17th May!

Booking is essential, but tickets are free. They will be available from Tuesday 11th May at the University of Cambridge Museums website. Tickets will be available for the following week.

Slots are as below:

Monday 12.30 - 14.00

Wednesday 12.30 - 14.00

Friday 12.30 - 14.00

We are looking forward to welcoming you back!

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