Quekett Microscopical Club – for anyone interested in microscopy

The Quekett is the leading international organisation for all amateur and professional light microscopists

Workshops, gossip meetings, sales events and exhibitions

Need help? Ask a question about the Club, the website, microscopes or microscopy!

Take your own pictures down a microscope and display them in our Gallery

Photographs used on this website – the subjects, the photographers and the techniques

The Quekett supports Arkwright scholars and other students, and has a vibrant outreach section

See microscopy in action at family-friendly events

Join groups for residential field events further from home

The Quekett Journal of Microscopy for amateurs and professionals

Why amateur microscopy?

Discover the amazing world under the microscope, learn how to get the best from your microscope, or how to take stunning photos. Join our amateur community to learn more.

Photo of the month

Upcoming events

Saturday 9th December 2023 – 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Lecture and Christmas Quiz

Saturday 16th December 2023 – Crowfield, Suffolk
Anglian Microscopy Group
Rheinberg illumination, making Rheinberg filters and taking photos

Sunday 14th January 2024 – Milton, Cambridge
Milton Microscopy Group
Topic TBC

Taking photos through a microscope

Read our 3 articles:

• Starting digital photomicrography

• Microscopes and digital photography

• Advanced digital photomicrography

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