Adults (18+) | University of Cambridge Museums

Read more about Bridging Binaries Tour: LGBQT+ History of Science

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours at the Whipple Museum!

At the Whipple, our collection is brimming with objects that highlight LGBTQ+ histories and themes, showcasing the remarkable contributions of individuals and their stories throughout history. Each tour is uniquely crafted by our specially trained volunteer guides, who bring their own perspectives and creativity to the experience.

Selected Saturdays, 1.30pm

Every Wednesday, 2.30pm

Read more about Listening to the Night: Bat Walk and Poetry Performance

How might a poet respond to the rhythms and echoes of bats? Join us at the Botanic Garden for a unique evening that pairs natural science with poetic exploration.

As dusk settles, you’ll begin a guided walk through the Garden’s woodland paths to experience one of the UK’s most vital – yet often misunderstood – mammals. Using handheld detectors, we will tune in to the unique, high-frequency calls of bats as they navigate the night’s sky.

Read more about Tea & Talk: Thwaites Glacier with SPRI PhD Candidate Mark Hehlen

Mark Hehlen is a PhD Candidate in Polar Studies at the Scott Polar Research Institute. Join us for the chance to learn more about his research in his talk, 'Why West Antarctica is Critical for Sea Level Rise and the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration.'

Read more about Photography Competition – Around the World at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Cambridge University Botanic Garden is home to an incredible diversity of plants from across the globe, with over 8,000 plant species. From towering redwoods of North America to delicate alpine flowers of the Himalayas, the Garden showcases the beauty and variety of plant life from different climates and regions.

Read more about Physics & Glass

Physics & Glass is the Whipple Museum's tribute to the art of the scientific glassblower. Glass is one of the most important materials in the history of physics, and this new display features some of the highlights of the Whipple's collection of intricate, beautiful glassware, much of it originally made and used at the Cavendish Laboratory of Experimental Physics in the late 19th and early 20th century. Discover the forerunners to our modern X-ray machines, neon lights and TV screens, and explore the stories of the craftsmen who hand-made them.

Read more about Saturday Opening

Join us for our Saturday opening and explore the history of science through our collection of microscopes, telescopes, and globes. Take part in family trails and visit our Learning Gallery, where you can engage with interactive handling boxes to discover topics such as Light & Sound, the Human Body, and Earth & Space.