Science and racism in the nineteenth century

A trail exploring the development of 19th-century racial theories.

Pick up this trail to discover lesser-known stories behind some of the objects at the Fitzwilliam Museum and the Whipple Museum of the History of Science.

Learn about the development of 19th century racial theories and how both Europeans and people of African descent responded to stereotypes and racist ideologies in presentations of African culture.

This trail is complemented by a special display at the Whipple Museum, which includes anthropometric instruments and illustrations.

Trail available from museum entrances.

Part of Black History Month 2014