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EXHIBITIONS

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

This exhibition offers a novel historical perspective on efforts to feed children in U.S. schools.

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COLLECTIONS BLOG

The Results Are In!

The Science History Institute’s Othmer Library announces the winners of its 2025 After Hours comic book caption contest.

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NEWS

Science History Institute Featured in ‘The New York Times,’ ‘PhillyVoice’

Museum staff share their insights into our ‘Lunchtime’ exhibition and a coconut from our collections used in early MRI imaging research.

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THE DISAPPEARING SPOON PODCAST

How Asbestos Fell from Grace

Before we knew it was deadly, this “wonder material” saved lives and remade the world.

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Curious Histories Fest: What’s for Lunch?

Join us for a delicious daylong celebration of food science and fun! This FREE family-friendly event features ice cream and other school lunch-inspired food tastings, craft making, live demos, music, and much more. FREE lunchbox for the first 100 visitors!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 11am–3pm

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EXHIBITIONS

Fats, Butter, Beef, and Lard
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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Hatching a Legend
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Center for Oral History

Voices of Science
VISIT

Hours & Admission
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SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES

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EVENTS

Othmer Library Tour

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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Stories
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Education
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Collections
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Research

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