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Coloured lenses, layered up for a collage.

Join us for a special Saturday workshop on 15 March led by artist James Tunnard, where we'll dive into the magic of colour and light.

As you may have heard, we’re creating a new art installation for the Learning Gallery ceiling and the activities in this workshop will inspire and contribute to this exciting piece! 

Get creative with these hands-on activities:

  • Make Your Own Mini Telescope – Build and decorate your own telescope, then explore how lenses and light help us see the universe.
  • Make Your Own Colour Mobile – Design a dazzling, orbiting mobile using semi-mirrored and transparent materials. Watch as light transforms your creation into a dance of colours and shadows.
  • Whipple Drawing Challenge – Draw your favourite object, and your artwork could be part of the grand unveiling of our new Learning Gallery.

 

Sessions run 10am–12pm and 1pm–3pm
Free, drop-in! No booking required.

Whether you're a space enthusiast, budding scientist, or creative explorer, there’s something for everyone. Come along for a fun-filled, hands-on event! 

Date: 
Saturday, 15 March, 2025 - 10:00
Event location: 
Learning Gallery, Whipple Museum.

Opening Times

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

And now open the third Saturday of every month!

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

Selected Saturdays 10.00 - 16.00

 

Early May and Spring Bank Holidays 2025
Please note that we will be closed on Monday 5 May and Monday 26 May for the Bank Holidays.