Find out how the Museum’s collections team cares for our delicate and intricate 17th-century objects in this special behind-the-scenes session with Whipple Collections Manager, Morgan Bell. Morgan will be sharing some of the techniques used by conservators and collections professionals to ensure the objects will remain in good condition for another four centuries and more.
10-10.30am and 10.30-11am
Drop in, but spaces are limited. Meet at the Museum front desk.
This event is part of 1618 Day at the Whipple Museum: in honour of our beautiful Jacobean building, originally Cambridge’s Free School, we’re exploring everything 17th-century, from historic scientific instruments to the secrets of our building. See our website for more details.
Date:
Saturday, 20 September, 2025 - 10:00 to 11:00
Event location:
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
