Ever fancied sketching among telescopes, globes, and centuries-old scientific instruments? Step into Cambridge University's home for the history of science for a relaxed and creative evening.
This is the third Whipple Scribble session. Whether you're a seasoned artist or simply curious to try something new, all abilities are welcome. It's free to join, open to all, and a great way to connect with fellow creatives in the Cambridge area.
In this free Touch Tour for blind and partially sighted visitors, get hands on and explore 4.5 billion years of Earth history with a selection of marvellous minerals from the vast collection of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
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.
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.
Join us for a free Touch Tour through the Museum of Zoology, exploring the fascinating stories of extinct species, from the iconic dodo to the lesser known lost animals.
Discover how humans have shaped these outcomes and find hope in the positive actions being taken today to protect endangered species. The session ends with a hands-on handling session with some key exhibits.
Join The Polar Museum team for a free Touch Tour exploring a range of objects related to Antarctic exploration.
The tour will also include some of the objects and sculptures outside on the museum lawn, so do wrap up warm.
Join Kettle's Yard for an audio described tour of the first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in the UK, Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet.
This tour is suitable for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Join a free audio described tour of selected items in the Kettle’s Yard House for blind and partially sighted visitors.
The tour is delivered in person by members of the Kettle’s Yard Learning team and will include time within Kettle’s Yard house and a complimentary practical hands-on workshop in the Clore Learning Studio.
Kettle’s Yard welcomes assistance and service dogs in all areas.
Join an audio described tour of new and recent work by Lubaina Himid in collaboration with Magda Stawarska at Kettle's Yard.
This free tour is suitable for blind and partially sighted visitors and explores current exhibition Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Ages 12+, drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
