History of Science Museum Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Service animals welcome

Join our guided museum tour of the Whipple Museum for the History of Science and explore the fascinating displays and complex history of scientific discovery. This tour offers visitors an insightful perspective on the history of science, encouraging reflection on the societal and ethical dimensions often hidden beneath scientific study.

Led by a university researcher, you will delve into the challenging history of science, highlighting moments when scientific advancements clashed with ethics, morality, and human rights. Explore controversial topics such as the role of science in eugenics and colonialism, and learn how ideas about gender, race, and socio-economic disparity have influenced scientific development.

**PLEASE NOTE: We cannot always accommodate last-minute bookings for private or group tours. Please contact us directly if you want to book a private tour within the next 24 hours.

What's included

  • Certified guide

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tips and gratuitites

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Ln, Cambridge, CB2 3RH
    Meet your guide at the front desk of the Whipple Museum. NOTE: Accessible entrance at the back of the museum.

    End point

    Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Ln, Cambridge, CB2 3RH

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