In-depth articles about some of our key collections.
Who we are, our history and how to get involved
School visits, guided tours and more
Please note that our lift is currently out of action and we do not have a step-free entrance.
Our maintenance unit is dealing with this urgently, and we hope to resolve within the next two weeks.
We are open five days a week, 12.30 - 16:30.
Monday 12.30 - 16:30
Tuesday 12.30 - 16:30
Wednesday 12.30 - 16:30
Thursday 12.30 - 16:30
Friday 12.30 - 16:30
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Darwin owned a number of different microscopes, one of which is is now in the collections of the Whipple (Image 1). This microscope was used for examining barnacles and plants, both of which occupied Darwin later in his career.