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BOOK HERE for 500 Years of Science in Print

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An opportunity to see some treasures from the Whipple Library rare book collection, featuring some of the earliest Western scientific books, works by Darwin, Galileo, Newton and more, and (possibly) the smallest scientific book ever printed… This event will take place in the Whipple Library. The main entrance is on Free School Lane; step-free access is available from the New Museums Site. 
 
For more access information, see: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/whipple-library

Because of space restrictions in the library, this event is limited to 20 places - please book your free ticket on one of the four times below:

Location: Whipple Library

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

 

Lift Out of Service

Please note that the lift at the Whipple Museum is currently out of service. We are awaiting repairs by our technical team. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

For any access-related enquiries, please contact us at enquiries@whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk.

Thank you for your understanding.

 

Summer Bank Holiday 2025
Please note that we will be closed on Monday 25 August for the Bank Holiday.

                 

 

       

 

      

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