Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Scientific instruments, models and more! Find out about history of science in Cambridge and beyond.

Visiting the Whipple Museum

A light and colour workshop at the Whipple Museum
Opening hours and how to get here
How to book a group visit
 An astrolabe with text "The Art of Deception"
Find out about our new exhibition

Events

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Little Stars at the Whipple

19 Mar 2026 10:30am to 12:30pm Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

Saturday Opening

21 Mar 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday Opening, The Whipple Museum

Meet the Researchers - Cambridge Festival

21 Mar 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

Whipple Highlights Tour

25 Mar 2026 2:30pm to 3:00pm Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

The Auzoux Project Late Opening & Exhibition Launch × Whipple Scribble Special

26 Mar 2026 5:30pm to 8:00pm Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

Weekend at the Whipple: Travellers in Time

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026 Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

Exploring our collections

The Whipple Museum Main Gallery
About our galleries
 Screenshot of Collections Portal
Search our collections
 The Perse Hall housing the Fitzwilliam Museum Collection
History of our museum