Upcoming Events

The Science History Institute produces a wide range of public programs and events aimed at students, scholars, scientific professionals, and all who are intellectually curious.

May 26, 2018

Public Events

Explore the highlights of our permanent collection and changing exhibitions on a drop-in tour with our experienced staff.

History Lab: Bodies and Data

June 2, 2018

History Lab

Want to explore big ideas with real-world significance? Ready for robust conversation with your friends and neighbors? Join us for History Lab.

Oral History Training Institute

June 4, 2018

Research

Researchers are invited to attend a weeklong training workshop in oral history and research interview methodologies.

Saturday Speaker: Building an Insect Database

June 9, 2018

Saturday Speaker

Dive into fascinating stories of science with our Saturday speaker series!

Science on Tap: The Art and Science of Diatoms

June 11, 2018

Science on Tap

Eat. Drink. Science! Join this monthly Philadelphia Science Café for your mind and your stomach.

A Celebration of the Life and Library of Allen G. Debus, Extraordinary Historian of Early Science and Medicine

June 15, 2018

Public Events

The Science History Institute is pleased to announce that we have acquired the library of the noted historian of early alchemy and medicine Allen G. Debus (1926–2009), thanks to the generosity of his widow, Brunilda L. Debus.

Life Sciences Pioneers Dinner

June 18, 2018

Pioneers Dinner

We are expanding the Life Sciences Pioneers Dinner to San Diego with a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of Hybritech.

Choose Your Own Adventure

June 28, 2018

Public Events

Do you ever look back at key moments in history and think, “I would’ve made a better choice”? We’ll test that assumption using a real-world scenario with local roots.