Whipple Highlights Tour
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The Whipple Museum of the History of Science will conduct a Highlights Tour on 17 October 2026, showcasing key museum objects. This tour is free to attend.
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 Saturday, 17 October 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.
The forecast for Whipple Highlights Tour is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Whipple Museum of the History of Science can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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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The Whipple Museum of the History of Science will conduct a Highlights Tour on 17 October 2026, showcasing key museum objects. This tour is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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.
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Hotels within walking distance of Whipple Museum of the History of Science. Searching near Free School Lane, Cambridge, CB2 3RH; check-in Saturday, 17 October 2026.
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WhereWhipple Museum of the History of Science
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Whipple Highlights Tour?
Whipple Highlights Tour takes place on Saturday, 17 October 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.
What will the weather be like at Whipple Highlights Tour?
The forecast for Whipple Highlights Tour is Mainly clear · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Whipple Highlights Tour?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Whipple Museum of the History of Science can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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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