Women at the Whipple: Caroline Herschel

Find out more about the amazing women behind some of the objects in the Whipple Museum's collection! Follow the museum trail at any time when the museum is open or come on a Monday afternoon to take part in practical activities based on a different woman each week. Booking essential.

02/08/2021

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Event information

Time

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

What

Tours and trails

Where

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Who

Discover one of the biggest objects in our collection, the Herschel telescope, and the work of astronomer Caroline Herschel. Learn to recognise constellations and make up your own!

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkewicz

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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free

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26/08/2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Free

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