

International Year of the Periodic Table
#IYPT2019
The Science History Institute joins UNESCO in celebrating 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements.


Science History Institute on Condé Nast Traveler’s List of Best Philly Museums
“An intimate museum that puts the ‘cool’ in chemistry.”


The Othmer Library
The Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Library of Chemical History is an independent research library encompassing the history of chemistry and related sciences and industries.


Age of Alchemy
On View at Our Museum
For many of us alchemy conjures up images of mysticism or a fool’s quest for gold. But alchemy’s golden age was much more. Highlights of this exhibition include paintings, laboratory tools, and more.


Distillations Magazine
Latest Issue
Discover how lice are used to study human history. Follow those who track nuclear materials for a living. Drink up a story about desalinated water, and finish up with the saving of old movies.


Host an Event
Facility Rentals
From corporate events to galas, from small social gatherings to wedding celebrations, the Science History Institute is an ideal venue for any special occasion!