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Dr Joshua Nall inspecting an electrical instrument.

The Whipple collection contains some astonishing scientific instruments from the 17th century, but how were they used in practice? In this special Open Cambridge talk, the Museum’s Director Dr Joshua Nall will introduce you to a short history of 17th-century instruments and their use.

Drop in. Seated talk in the Learning Gallery. 

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 - 11:00 to 12:00
Event location: 
Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

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

 

Please note that the museum will be closed on Monday, 15 December, for a private event.

 

Christmas Opening Hours
The museum will be closed from 20 December to 12 January.
We will reopen on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.