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Faculty of Classics

 

Family fun, crafts and ancient science with the help of the Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Step back in time to find out about science in ancient Greece and Rome. How did they build impressive buildings? How did they cure their illnesses? And how did they make sense of the stars? Find out with the help of the Whipple Museum of the History of Science.

For children of all ages. Drop-in. Free.

Date: 
Monday, 6 August, 2018 - 12:00 to 16:00
Contact name: 
Jennie Thornber
Contact phone: 
01223 330402
Event location: 
Cast Gallery, Museum of Classical Archaeology

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