Uncomfortable Science -
Whipple Museum Tour
Join us for a fascinating look at the uncomfortable side of science on a tour of the Whipple Museum
Tour Description
Join our guided museum tour of the Whipple Museum for the History of Science in Cambridge and explore the fascinating displays revealing the complex history of scientific discovery. This guided museum tour offers visitors an insightful perspective on the history of science, encouraging reflection on the societal and ethical dimensions often hidden beneath scientific study.
Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Whipple Museum is renowned for its extensive collection of scientific and medical instruments. Our Cambridge museum tour goes beyond the exhibits to uncover the untold stories, controversies, and struggles that have defined scientific progress over the centuries.
This thought-provoking tour delves 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.
Tour Details:
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Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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Meeting point: Front desk of the Whipple Museum in Cambridge.
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Fully accessible via the museum’s back door with elevator access.
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Toilets available within the museum.
Acknowledgment:
This tour was developed in collaboration with museum curators and with the support of the University of Cambridge Museums. It is meant to offer visitors a new way to engage with the history of science in Cambridge.
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PRIVATE AND GROUP TOURS
Book a private tour for your friends, family, school group, conference, or company outing. You can easily select your preferred time and day that works best for with your schedule. We can host groups of various sizes.
All our tours are led by University researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Cambridge training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience.
All of our tours can be booked privately for small groups (up to 8 participants) and large groups (up to 20 participants).
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We provide a 10% discount on large bookings of 5 or more tours.
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Contact us directly to arrange large bookings of more than 100 people.
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We offer a discounted rate for charities and non-profits.
Small Private Tours
Book a private tour for your friends, family, group, or company outing. Select your preferred time and day that works best for your schedule.
Group Tours
Book a group tour for your class, conference, or company team-building event. We can host large groups up to 150 people with our team of guides.
Museum Tours
Learn the unique history of Cambridge museums on our tours developed in collaboration with curators at each institution