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Detail of glass fungus model

Explore Whipple Collections

In-depth articles about some of our key collections.


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About Us

Who we are, our history and how to get involved


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Learning

School visits, guided tours and more


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: Thomas Sopwith's Geological Teaching Models

Thomas Sopwith's Geological Teaching Models

Selection of wooden geological teaching models

This article introduces Thomas Sopwith, maker of geological models, and shows the importance of the relationship between books and teaching models.