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EXHIBITIONS

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

Our new exhibition explores the surprising story behind the school lunch. On view now through January 2026.

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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Water and Power

Could a century-old aqueduct point the way to Los Angeles’s clean energy future?

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NEWS

Opening Celebration Attendees Give Institute’s New ‘Lunchtime’ Exhibition an A+

The sold-out crowd explored the surprising history behind the school lunch with a themed food tasting, chalkboard memory wall, and curator’s talk.

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EVENTS

Shopping All the Way to the Woods: Rachel Gross

Join us in person or online to learn how synthetic fibers transformed the outdoor industry.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
6pm-7pm: Lecture
7pm-8pm: Reception

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We tell the stories behind the science.

The Science History Institute explores lesser-known and overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect.

Collect. Preserve. Interpret. Share.

Through research, storytelling, public programming, and educational outreach, we reveal how science is embedded in our daily lives.

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