Earth and Space - Summer Science at the Whipple

Part of Summer at the Museums

Saturday 8 August 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

Summer Science graphic featuring a green frog dressed as an astronaut, floating among stars against a black space background.

About

Journey from our home planet to the furthest reaches of the Solar System!

Using globes, models, and scientific instruments from the Whipple Museum, explore the Earth, Sun, Moon, and planets. Find out how people have studied the skies through history and discover how space science continues to reveal new mysteries today.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Bringing a buggy? You are welcome to use our accessible entrance and lift for easy access. Please check our Access Information Page for further details.