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We are open five days a week, Monday to Friday 12.30 - 16:30

 

Read more at: Explore Whipple Collections
Detail of glass fungus model

Explore Whipple Collections

In-depth articles about some of our key collections.

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Opening Times

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

We hope to see you soon!

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Read more at: Fish-plates and Frog-plates: Live Examination Under the Microscope

Fish-plates and Frog-plates: Live Examination Under the Microscope

Glass fish plate, inscribed around the edge with "This Glasse is to Lay a Fish on to See ye Circulation of ye Blood, ye Animalcula in Liquids or any Transparent objects etc."

One of the major discoveries of the 17th century was that blood circulated through small vessels called capillaries. With new microscope accessories a fish or frog could be strapped down and the capillaries observed through its semi-transparent body.

 

             

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