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500 Years of Science in Print

1:00pm-2:30pm on Thursday 27 March
3:00pm-4:30pm on Thursday 27 March
1:00pm-2:30pm on Friday 28 March
3:00pm-4:30pm on Friday 28 March

Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).

Whipple Library, New Museums Site, Free School Lane, , CB2 3RH

An opportunity to see some treasures from the Whipple Library rare book collection, featuring some of the earliest Western scientific books, works by Darwin, Galileo, Newton and more, and (possibly) the smallest scientific book ever printed… This event will take place in the Whipple Library. The main entrance is on Free School Lane; step-free access is available from the New Museums Site.

For more access information, see: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/whipple-library

Booking/Registration is: REQUIRED

Additional Information

Age: Adults
Format: Talk
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 20
Theme: Discovery
Accessibility: Lift, Step-free access, Accessible toilet

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