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Explore the Institute’s museum and library collections and the stories they tell about the history of science.

Our articles, podcasts, and videos uncover hidden stories and seek new perspectives on science and technology.

Explore our digital exhibitions and immerse yourself in stories of discovery, challenge, and change.

Our current exhibition explores more than 200 years of water analysis and protection in the United States.

From Lavoisier to Carver, Curie to Crick, meet the people behind some of science’s most important milestones.

Students debate the positive and negative viewpoints of important environmental issues.

Search more than 12,900 of our digitized items, including scientific instruments, photographs, advertisements, letters, rare books, and more.

This fun and engaging video series features hands-on scientific activities and baking tutorials that you and your family can try at home.

Watch this documentary about the remarkable life and legacy of chemist, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Arnold Beckman.

Join the Science History Institute as we examine the rare earth elements and their impact on society.

The Science History Institute is proud to celebrate the many contributions of women in science.

Add your own artistic embellishments to items from the Institute’s collections of fine art, periodic tables, alchemical illustrations, and more!