What is an orrery? Why is the clock chiming 13? Why would you collect and display a set of plaster horses’ teeth, some green spectacles and several hundred pocket calculators?
Join us for a tour of the Whipple’s collection in 10 objects, featuring spectacular instruments, fascinating scientific stories, and links to some of Cambridge’s most famous names.
What is an orrery? Why is the clock chiming 13? Why would you collect and display a set of plaster horses’ teeth, some green spectacles and several hundred pocket calculators?
Join us for a tour of the Whipple’s collection in 10 objects, featuring spectacular instruments, fascinating scientific stories, and links to some of Cambridge’s most famous names.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Ages 12+, drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Ages 12+, drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Ages 12+, drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Giant deer, fossil fish teeth, the rocks that built Cambridge... just some of the specimens on display that our staff can't wait to discuss with you. Beware, their enthusiasm is infectious!
Ages 12+, drop into our shop to reserve your free place on the tour.
Inspired by the collaboration of artists Lubaina Himid and Magda Stawarska, artist Hannelore Baxter will introduce you to the exhibition at Kettle’s Yard and work with you to creatively explore the themes and ideas. Together we will use techniques from drawing and collage to gelli-plate printing layered with text and sound to create a new work.
Please bring a packed lunch – lunch is not included.
Please visit our website for more information and FAQs.
After exploring the Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska: Another Chance Encounter exhibition, we’ll come together in the Clore Learning Studio. Together we will make and paint a life-sized cardboard installation of doorways, conversations and we’ll think about what is visible and what is hidden.
Please bring a packed lunch – lunch is not included.
Please see our website for full FAQs.
Nicholas Romeril is one of the eight artists featured in the Polar Museum's Painting the Poles temporary exhibition.
What is an orrery? Why is the clock chiming 13? Why would you collect and display a set of plaster horses’ teeth, some green spectacles and several hundred pocket calculators?
Join us for a tour of the Whipple’s collection in 10 objects, featuring spectacular instruments, fascinating scientific stories, and links to some of Cambridge’s most famous names.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
