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Welcome to the Whipple Museum

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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About Us

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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!

Explore Collections

Read more at: Images of Stereographic Projections

Images of Stereographic Projections

Stereographic projections provide striking images: the heavens are displayed in two dimensions and constellations can be elaborately drawn. The engraved lines are impressive examples of the skill of instrument makers. But what can these images of stereographic projection tell us about how instruments were used?

 

             

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