Saturday 16 November, 10am - 4pm. Free, drop-in
November’s Saturday opening is all about maps, as we host the University’s Dr Sara Caputo for a very special exploration in partnership with the Being Human Festival. Explore the fascinating history of a device we often take for granted, and discover new ways of visualizing our place in the world.
What’s on?
Join us for a free drop-in session and explore our new handling boxes, designed with multi-sensory elements to enhance the museum experience for younger visitors.
Activity boxes to explore:
Maths and Measuring
Science of Sound
The Art and Science of Light
Human Body
Sensory Science Toys
Microscopes
Join us for a free drop-in session and explore our new handling boxes, designed with multi-sensory elements to enhance the museum experience for younger visitors.
Activity boxes to explore:
Maths and Measuring
Science of Sound
The Art and Science of Light
Human Body
Sensory Science Toys
Microscopes
Investigate beautiful minerals and meteorites close-up, using our powerful microscopes. Use them as inspiration to make decorations representing real minerals, for a Hallowe'en window with difference!
Drop-in, no booking required.
Investigate beautiful minerals and meteorites close-up, using our powerful microscopes. Use them as inspiration to make decorations representing real minerals, for a Hallowe'en window with difference!
Drop-in, no booking required.
Join us for a magical family session at the Botanic Garden, inspired by Elena Mannion's enchanting story "Old Oak and Little Acorn." Enjoy a captivating reading by the author, followed by a fun craft activity where we will decorate acorns and make autumnal greeting cards. Each child will receive a signed copy of the book to take home with them.
- 2 sessions: 11am – 12 noon and 2 – 3pm
- Booking essential: £12 per child
- Recommended for ages 4-7 years
Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! Use the map to follow her journey, learn all about the Christmas plants and make a special gift for your home. Pick up a free trail booklet at the ticket office to get started.
Festive fun for all ages.
Free activity with normal Garden admission.
We’re redesigning our Learning Gallery, and we need your help! Become a Whipple Museum curator for the afternoon and build your own museum.
Our creative club is back!
Aimed at children aged 8-14 and designed for children with special educational needs and disabilities who usually find visiting museums overwhelming due to conditions that affect their sensory processing and/or have a developmental disability.
Our creative club is back!
Designed for children aged 8-14 with special educational needs and disabilities who usually find visiting museums overwhelming due to conditions that affect their sensory processing and/or have a developmental disability.
With artist Kaitlin Ferguson, we will explore the Fitzwilliam Museum which houses half a million beautiful works of art, masterpiece paintings and historical artefacts. This will be a chance to discover the collections and create different artworks in response.
