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blue plaque, removed from The Eagle pub, commemorating Watson and Crick's announcement of the discovery of DNA structure, with '+franklin' in graffito

 

Women have been involved in science throughout history, but they are often forgotten in histories of science.

To mark our display celebrating Rosalind Franklin and her work on DNA, come and find out more about other scientific women with links to our collections. Among others, we'll be telling the stories of the astronomer who impressed the King, the computer programmer who learned maths because her mum didn't want her to become a poet and the chemistry lecturer who made cupcakes to explain elements.

 

Talk by Alison Giles.

Booking is not required. Free - drop in.

Meet at the reception desk in the Main Gallery.

Date: 
Saturday, 29 March, 2025 - 15:00
Event location: 
Main Gallery, Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, 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

 

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.