Uncomfortable Science - Whipple Museum Tour

Join our unique 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:

• Recommended for ages 10 and older.

• Meeting point: Front desk of the Whipple Museum in Cambridge.

• Fully accessible via the museum’s back door with elevator access.

This tour was developed in collaboration with museum curators and with the support of the University of Cambridge Museum. It is meant to offer visitors a new way to engage with the history of science in Cambridge.