A collection of calculators lined across a table with a black tablecloth.

Calculators, Calculators, Calculators!

The Whipple Museum of the History of Science holds the largest (probably!) collection of electronic handheld calculators in the United Kingdom. This summer, I have had the opportunity to audit, rehouse, and construct a new case of these devices. Technology has developed so quickly over the past decades that we think of calculators as much as apps on our phones… Read full article

Reimagining the Learning Gallery at the Whipple Museum

The Whipple Museum of the History of Science has begun a refurbishment project to make our Learning Gallery even more fun and family-friendly. The Learning Gallery is the heart of the Whipple Museum, home to Marcel the anatomical model, charismatic calculators, hands-on activity boxes, and – of course – Whipple icon Mr Froggy. Tucked behind the Main Gallery, this space… Read full article

University of Cambridge Museums Activity Update, January – March 2024

The beginning of the year got off to a flying start for our Collections in Action programme.  Working with local partners, creative practitioners, schools and audiences, our museums have delivered a whole range of events and activities under our themes of Social Justice, Our Planet, Creating Opportunities, Health and Wellbeing. Behind the scenes we’ve also been hard at work planning… Read full article