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

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Upcoming Events

Saturday 7th October 2023, Outreach at Sidmouth Science Festival, Parish Church, Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8LG

Saturday 7th to Monday 9th October 2023, Outreach at New Scientist Live, ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL

Wednesday 11th October 2023, Quekex lecture “Forensic chemical microscopy and the fun of figuring things out” by Skip Palenik on Zoom only

Taking photos through a microscope

Read our 3 articles:

• Starting digital photomicrography

• Microscopes and digital photography

• Advanced digital photomicrography

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