Explore how medicine has changed over time through objects from the museum's collections. Try out a much-hyped Victorian medical device, uncover how microscopes transformed our understanding of disease, and discover the breakthroughs that shaped modern healthcare.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Explore how medicine has changed over time through objects from the museum's collections. Try out a much-hyped Victorian medical device, uncover how microscopes transformed our understanding of disease, and discover the breakthroughs that shaped modern healthcare.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Using globes, models, and scientific instruments from the Whipple Museum, explore the Earth, Sun, Moon, and planets. Find out how people have studied the skies through history and discover how space science continues to reveal new mysteries today.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Using globes, models, and scientific instruments from the Whipple Museum, explore the Earth, Sun, Moon, and planets. Find out how people have studied the skies through history and discover how space science continues to reveal new mysteries today.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Pop in for a day of crafts and activities as we explore the wonders of the world’s oceans. We are delighted to be joined by wildlife artist Alicia Hayden, who will be with us all day in the Whale Hall creating a piece of artwork with an oceans theme - add your own sea creature to the artwork on the day, all craft material provided and expert guidance given! 

This artwork will then be on public display in the Whale Hall over the August Bank Holiday weekend. 

Explore the science of light through hands-on activities inspired by historic instruments from the Whipple Museum. Discover how microscopes and telescopes changed the way we see the world, and experiment with reflection, refraction, and optical illusions.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Explore the science of light through hands-on activities inspired by historic instruments from the Whipple Museum. Discover how microscopes and telescopes changed the way we see the world, and experiment with reflection, refraction, and optical illusions.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

How can we make a difference to the sound something makes? Experiment with the museum’s duochord, tuning forks and other objects to find out how sound can be changed and measured. Find out why there are different sizes of instruments and what difference that makes to the sounds they can make.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery.

Drop-in, free. 

How can we make a difference to the sound something makes? Experiment with the museum’s duochord, tuning forks and other objects to find out how sound can be changed and measured. Find out why there are different sizes of instruments and what difference that makes to the sounds they can make.

There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.

Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free. 

Professor Filbert is searching around the Botanic Garden because they have heard that humans have made some exciting discoveries about plants. Follow in the Professor’s pawprints and discover what incredible information they found.

Suitable for all ages 3+.

Children must be accompanied at all times.