Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Whipple Museum of the History of Science is a museum displaying scientific instruments and models in Cambridge city centre in Cambridgeshire.

This indoor attraction displays a selection of it's large collection of historic and modern scientific instruments and models. The artefacts are divided between the Main gallery, the Discover gallery, the New Gallery and the Victorian Parlour which displays scientific instruments from the Victorian period including a 3D image viewer. Amongst the types of items visitors can see are earth globes, telescopes, microscopes, models of the human body, astronomical models, slide rules, sundials and electronic calculators. Some of the artefacts date back as far as the 17th century.

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Opening Times & Ticket Prices:

• Please visit the Whipple Museum of the History of Science website for opening times and prices.

Before you start your journey to Whipple Museum of the History of Science for your day out, we recommend that you check their website or contact them to confirm opening times and admission prices.

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