1618 Day

The Whipple Museum was established in 1944, but our building dates back to 1618, when it was built as the first Cambridge Free School. Come and admire the original Jacobean roof, find out more about the history of the building and its surroundings, and explore 17th-century scientific instruments. The day will include family activities, curator talks, behind the scenes tours and a chance to explore the history of Free School Lane and the New Museums site.

10-10.30 Behind the scenes look at some of our 17th-century objects (Session 1)

10.30-11 Behind the scenes look at some of our 17th-century objects (Session 2)

11-12 Director talk in the learning gallery with Dr. Joshua Nall: Practical Science in 1618: a short history of 17th century instruments

1.30-2.30 Bridging binaries tour - LGBQT+ history of science

2.30-3.30 Children's activities in the learning gallery - find out about the Great Comet of 1618 and other science stories

2.30-3.30 Curator walking tour with Dr. Hannah Price: discover the secret history of the Museum's building and our surroundings on Free School Lane

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

10:00-16:00

Location & directions

Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3RH

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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