Explore a remarkable range of scientific instruments used to make sense of the world, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Discover objects from astronomy, navigation, surveying, drawing and calculation, including sundials, mathematical instruments, early electrical apparatus—and even a microscope once owned by Charles Darwin.
Plus, enjoy hands-on activities in the newly refurbished Learning Gallery, perfect for little ones — or prebook a Whipple Highlights guided tour. Afterwards, take home a treat from the Whipple gift shop to remember your visit.
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.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
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.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
Founded in 2010 by Louisa Denby, Vox Cantab is a flexible chamber choir consisting mainly of Cambridge University students and alumni, many of whom are current or former choral scholars. The choir undertake a variety of projects, aiming to present imaginative and high-quality performances of a wide range of music, often with a particular emphasis on bringing live music to individuals and communities who may not ordinarily be able to experience it.
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.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
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.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
Book your free tickets here!
This guided tour explores how teeth and smiles have been represented in art, from symbols depicting undesirability in pre-modern painting to today’s idealised 'toothy smile', revealing how the mouth carries powerful cultural meaning.
Craving a cosy space to be creative, unwind and meet new people? Our Crafternoon is your chance to slow down, get your creative juices flowing and draw inspiration from our collection.
This month we're drawing inspiration from local contemporary artists and Cambridge Open Studios. Create a collaborative piece using prompts from your fellow participants.
All skill levels are welcome, adults 18+ only.
From the Fitzwilliam’s own collections and the Cambridge University Herbarium, to the archives of Kew Gardens and the V&A, Dr Glassman uncovers how this striking plant has been collected, studied, and celebrated across the UK. Discover what a single species can reveal about artistic inspiration, scientific curiosity, and the intertwined histories of museums and botanical institutions.
Facilitated by experienced artist Cläre Basel - explore connections between artworks and objects from our collection and discover new-found connections between one another.
Creative Connections is for adults aged 65 and over.
