Welcome to the Whipple Museum

We are now open 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), but still with limited opening hours: 14:00 to 15:30.

See University of Cambridge Museums to book tickets.

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 are currently open five days a week!

Booking is essential, but tickets are free. They are available at the University of Cambridge Museums website. Tickets are available for the subsequent week.

Slots are as below:

Monday 14:00 - 15:30

Tuesday 14:00 - 15:30

Wednesday 14:00 - 15:30 (Please note that we are closed on the 21st July)

Thursday 14:00 - 15:30

Friday 14:00 - 15:30

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.