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Welcome to the Whipple Museum

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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About Us

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Learning

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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!

Explore Collections

Read more at: The Henslows: two generations of Cambridge botanists

The Henslows: two generations of Cambridge botanists

Botanical teaching poster showing various diagrams of the plant genus Anthoceros

John Stevens Henslow and his son, George, both held the post of professor of botany at the University of Cambridge in the 19th century. A number of items relating to their work survive, including a microscope and accessories.

 

             

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