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Whipple Museum of the History of Science

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Whipple Museum of the History of Science

The Whipple Museum's collection includes scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science.

Contact Details

+44 (0)1223 330 906
enquiries@whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk/
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH

Our opening times:

Monday: 13.00 – 17.00

Tuesday: 13.00 – 17.00

Wednesday: 13.00 – 17.00

Thursday: 13.00 – 17.00

Friday: 13.00 – 17.00

Saturday: 10.00 – 17.00

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Facilities

Disabled Accessibility

Accessibility Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome
Designated wheelchair public toilet
Staff available to assist
Wheel chair accessible

Contact Details

+44 (0)1223 330 906
enquiries@whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk/
Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH

Did you know?

A staggering 121 affiliates of the University of Cambridge have been awarded the Nobel Prize since 1904