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

 

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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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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: A Celebration of Navigation: Famous Voyages Depicted on a Globe

A Celebration of Navigation: Famous Voyages Depicted on a Globe

Detail of globe showing inscription "A New TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, Made by Rt Morden, Wan Berry, Ph Lea. And Sold at their Shops at the Atlas in Cornhill, at ye Globe at Chering Cross, and at ye Atlas of Hercules in Cheapside, London.

This 17th century globe depicts the round-the-world voyages of famous English explorers, Sir Francis Drake and Thomas Cavendish. Its main function was not practical use, but instead to celebrate the skill of great English navigators and encourage other citizens to follow their footsteps.

 

             

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