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Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Philly is a sports city, so we’re looking at the science behind your favorite games!
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Come celebrate the living chemistry of spring and leave with a deeper appreciation for the plants that have clothed, healed, and inspired us for generations.
Spend your Saturday exploring the sparkling and explosive history of fireworks!
Wander at your own pace, dive into hands-on activities, and discover something unexpected around every corner during this special museum experience!
Join us for annual library open house in honor of National Library Week!
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Have you ever wondered how plastic became a problem? Are there viable solutions to reducing plastic waste? Stop by our April First Friday event to learn the answers to these vital questions.
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Dive into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math at SAME Philadelphia Post’s first annual family STEM Day!
Hear from Tim Bennett and Peggy Prevoznik Heins on bringing composting services to Philadelphia homes and vegetable gardens to Delaware schools.
Won Jeon shows how AI produces convincing language while lacking the situational awareness that powers the communication of living organisms.
[RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 21] Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
Join us for March First Friday as we unveil Philadelphia: Workshop of the World, the latest exhibition from our A Closer Read series.
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us as we celebrate the invention of the first paper match folder in 1892—the precursor to the modern matchbook—as part of the Philadelphia Historic District’s 52 Weeks of Firsts.
Hear from marine biologist Alejandra Martínez-Melo on the digitization and sharing of the Academy of Natural Sciences specimen collections.
Food historian Russell Thomas traces the remarkable journey of tofu from its ancient origins in East Asia to its global rise as a staple of modern plant-based cuisine.
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!