Mr Whipple really loved optics, instruments which use light to help scientists to see things. That means that the Whipple museum is packed with microscopes, telescopes and even spectacles and opera glasses! Come and explore some of our handling instruments, find out how to bend and reflect light and create your own spectacular spectacles.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.

Mr Whipple really loved optics, instruments which use light to help scientists to see things. That means that the Whipple museum is packed with microscopes, telescopes and even spectacles and opera glasses! Come and explore some of our handling instruments, find out how to bend and reflect light and create your own spectacular spectacles.

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Throughout the Summer Holidays, the Museum of Cambridge is hosting workshops and craft sessions for families to experience some of the lost craft skills of the past. From natural dyeing to marionette making, there is sure to be something to interest children of all ages (and adults too!). 

Take a deep dive on natural crafting methods from history. Book your free place to make string from stinging nettles!

All events are FREE! Suitable for children 5+ with adult supervision.

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Throughout the Summer Holidays, the Museum of Cambridge is hosting workshops and craft sessions for families to experience some of the lost craft skills of the past. From natural dyeing to marionette making, there is sure to be something to interest children of all ages (and adults too!). 

Take a deep dive on natural crafting methods from history. Book your free place to make string from stinging nettles!

All events are FREE! Suitable for children 5+ with adult supervision.

Crafting the Past - A Summer of Making

Throughout the Summer Holidays, the Museum of Cambridge is hosting workshops and craft sessions for families to experience some of the lost craft skills of the past. From natural dyeing to marionette making, there is sure to be something to interest children of all ages (and adults too!). 

Take a deep dive on natural crafting methods from history. Book your free place to make string from stinging nettles!

All events are FREE! Suitable for children 5+ with adult supervision.