The Whipple Museum can offer on-site learning sessions from early years to adult groups on Thursdays and Fridays, subject to availability. Our maximum group size is 45 for taught sessions and 30 for self-led groups. Taught sessions typically last up to an hour and a half and include practical activities, information about objects and a chance to ask questions. Home educating families are welcome to book any of the schools sessions, there are no minimum numbers. You are also welcome to visit the museum as a self-led group on other days of the week. Please use our booking system to find a time which suits you and book your session here.
Primary Schools
- Inventions and Discoveries (KS1 or KS2)
- Light (KS2)
- Earth and Space (KS1 or KS2)
- The Science of Musical Sound (KS2)
- The Human Body (KS1 and KS2)
Secondary Schools
- The Art and Science of Light (KS3)
- Science, Exploration and Empire (KS3 and KS4)
- Medicine and Anatomy through Time (KS4)
- Modelling Science (KS4 and KS5)
Post-16
Adult groups
- Seeing science: objects from the Whipple Museum
Uniformed organisations
- Women in Science
- Astronomy (fulfils all requirements for the Cubs astronomy badge)
Adjustments and Accommodations
If something catches your eye but might need some adjustment to suit your group, please let us know and we'll adapt it to your needs.