Quekett Microscopical Club - microscopy for everyone

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

Beautiful images

Pollen microscopy

Quekett at Down House, Charles Darwin's home

See how they did it it Victorian Britain

Learn Microscopy for Beekeepers

Use fascinating antique instruments

Create superb images

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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

Forthcoming Events

Saturday 6^th June 2026 – South Kensington
Amateur Entomologists’ Society Members’ Day & AGM
AGM followed by talks and exhibits; the Quekett will be exhibiting as part of its outreach programme

Saturday 13^th June 2026 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – London
Workshop
Cladocera (Water fleas): led by Robert Ratford</em

Saturday 20^th June 2026 – Crowfield
Anglian Microscopy Group
Plant pathogens (mildews and moulds) with Dr Fay Newbery

Taking photos through a microscope

Read our 3 articles:

• Starting digital photomicrography

• Microscopes and digital photography

• Advanced digital photomicrography

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