Welcome to the Whipple Museum

We are open 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), 12:30 to 16:30.

A volunteer shows a child how to use a sextant

The Whipple Museum from Home

Display case on testing air before Covid

Measuring Air Before Covid

The 1944 exhibition at the Old Schools, Cambridge

Robert S. Whipple and the Founding of the Whipple Museum

Boxwood sector showing a representation of the heavens

Tools of Knowledge

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 closed on Monday 2nd May

We are open five days a week, 12.30 - 16:30

Monday 12.30 - 16:30

Tuesday 12.30 - 16:30

Wednesday 12.30 - 16:30

Thursday 12.30 - 16:30

Friday 12.30 - 16:30

We hope to see you soon!

Please note that, in line with University of Cambridge guidance, the Whipple Museum requires visitors to continue to wear face coverings (unless exempt) and maintain social distancing.

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