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 and other scholars, 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

Elaeagnus glabra leaf scales

Upcoming Events

Saturday 3rd June 2023 – Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley
Leeds Microscopical Society
Exhibits, gossip and sales.

Monday June 5th 2023 – Alwoodley Park, Leeds
Leeds Microscopical Society
Exhibits, gossip and sales.

Saturday 10th June 2023 – Romford
Home counties meeting (Essex)
Gossip, sampling and practical microscopy.

Taking photos through a microscope

Read our 3 articles:

• Starting digital photomicrography

• Microscopes and digital photography

• Advanced digital photomicrography

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