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Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Cambridge

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The Whipple Museum of the History of Science is a Museum attached to the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, which houses an extensive collection of scientific instruments, apparatus, models, pictures, prints, photographs, books and other material related to the history of science. It is located in the former Perse School on Free School Lane, and was founded in 1944, when Robert Whipple presented his collection of scientific instruments to the University of Cambridge. The Museum's collection is 'designated' by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) as being of "national and international importance".The Museum is one of eight museums in the University of Cambridge Museums consortium.Department of History and Philosophy of ScienceThe Museum forms part of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge. The Department includes a working library with a large collection of early scientific books, some of which were given by Robert Whipple. The Museum plays an important part in the Department's teaching and research.CollectionsThe museum's holdings are particularly strong in material dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries, especially objects produced by English instrument makers, although the collection contains objects dating from the medieval period to the present day. Instruments of astronomy, navigation, surveying, drawing and calculating are well represented, as are sundials, mathematical instruments and early electrical apparatus.

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trekkerUKscott

interesting mechanical clocks and instruments, a view over the progress of science through the years. I find these old instruments fascinating, thinking of all the ingenuity and knowledge of the subje... more »
Edmund R

I viewed this museum directly after being in the Fitzwilliam Museum and I'm sorry to say that the quality of the information in the Whipple Museum is markedly poorer. This said, it is still a very int... more »
DordogneAnglais

Admittedly, the Whipple might be a little geeky for those not particularly interested in scientific instruments. Personally, I rather loved it. Lots of Victorian brass instruments, microscopes, telesc... more »

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Dave Bosworth

Great place to spend an couple if hours if you are at all interested in science or history (or both!) Some amazing equipment on display from Darwin and some other famous names. Opening hours are short to make sure you check!

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Paul Lee

Excellent variety of scientific instruments dating back centuries. Fascinating.

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Francesca Fanti

A lot of old instruments and science things. A bit of chaos without a guide.

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Matt Stafford

Lovely to see the old computers

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Chris Hogg

A great small museum, but a little dated in that you'll need to read all the detailed information on exhibits to make the most of it. It could make more of some astounding discoveries made here in the past.

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