Whipple Highlights Tour
Mon 21 Sept · 15:00
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
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The Whipple Highlights Tour will run on 21 September 2026 at 14:00 in the Whipple Museum of the History of Science in Cambridge. The event is free and showcases a selection of must-see museum objects.
This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple. Additional dates now live!
What is an orrery? Why is the clock chiming 13? Why would you collect and display a set of plaster horses’ teeth, some green spectacles and several hundred pocket calculators?
Join us for a tour of the Whipple’s collection in 10 objects, featuring spectacular instruments, fascinating scientific stories, and links to some of Cambridge’s most famous names.
Please note: if you would like to arrange a group tour, please contact us directly at enquiries@whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk rather than booking through Eventbrite.
Group tours are free for schools and community groups. Commercial organisations (including language schools) are charged £50 per booking.
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Whipple Highlights Tour takes place on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 15:00.
Whipple Highlights Tour is held at Whipple Museum of the History of Science in Cambridge (Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH).
Entry to Whipple Highlights Tour is free.
Tickets for Whipple Highlights Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Whipple Highlights Tour
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The Whipple Highlights Tour will run on 21 September 2026 at 14:00 in the Whipple Museum of the History of Science in Cambridge. The event is free and showcases a selection of must-see museum objects.
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This free tour showcases a selection of must-see museum objects – your perfect introduction to the Whipple. Additional dates now live!
What is an orrery? Why is the clock chiming 13? Why would you collect and display a set of plaster horses’ teeth, some green spectacles and several hundred pocket calculators?
Join us for a tour of the Whipple’s collection in 10 objects, featuring spectacular instruments, fascinating scientific stories, and links to some of Cambridge’s most famous names.
Please note: if you would like to arrange a group tour, please contact us directly at enquiries@whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk rather than booking through Eventbrite.
Group tours are free for schools and community groups. Commercial organisations (including language schools) are charged £50 per booking.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Whipple Museum of the History of ScienceFree School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
Market, Cambridge
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When is Whipple Highlights Tour?
Whipple Highlights Tour takes place on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 15:00.
Where is Whipple Highlights Tour taking place?
Whipple Highlights Tour is held at Whipple Museum of the History of Science in Cambridge (Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH).
How much are tickets for Whipple Highlights Tour?
Entry to Whipple Highlights Tour is free.
How do I get tickets for Whipple Highlights Tour?
Tickets for Whipple Highlights Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Monday, 21 September 2026
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