500 Years of Science in Print

Join us for this exciting opportunity to see some treasures from the Whipple Library rare book collection, featuring some of the earliest Western scientific books, works by Darwin, Galileo, Newton and more, and (possibly) the smallest scientific book ever printed… This event will take place in the Whipple Library. The main entrance is on Free School Lane; step-free access is available from the New Museums Site.

For more access information, see: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/whipple-library

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

14:00-15:00, 16:00-17:00

Friday 18 September:

14:00-15:00, 16:00-17:00

Saturday 19 September:

14:00-15:00, 16:00-17:00

Location & directions

Whipple Library, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Free School Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3RH

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book via Eventbrite link

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/whipple-library-121508911834

Booking opens:

09 Aug 2026 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-cambridge/new-museums-site/access-guides/whipple-library

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

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