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A visit to Knoebels Amusement Resort and chemist Joseph Priestley’s historic home in PA inspires a closer look at the Institute’s rare book collection.

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SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES

Women’s History Month

Learn about women scientists like marine biologist Rachel Carson who have contributed to some of the most significant achievements and discoveries in the history of chemistry, chemical engineering, and the life sciences.

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EVENTS

Othmer Library After Hours

Join us during National Library Week for a celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial with the theme “A Blast Through the Past: 250 Years of American Science.”

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 6pm-8pm

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DISTILLATIONS PODCAST

Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth

Was she doing the dishes or science? Find out in this podcast episode coproduced with Lost Women of Science.

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SOLD OUT: Launch Party!
A History of Fireworks Opening Celebration

We’re thrilled to celebrate the opening of Flash! Bang! Boom!, our sparkling new exhibition that explores the long and global history of fireworks.
 
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5pm-8pm

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EXHIBITIONS

Philadelphia: Workshop of the World
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CONFERENCE CENTER

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Collections

History of Molecular Biology Collection
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EVENTS

First Friday: Our Plastic Planet
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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Fitter for a Stable Than a Table

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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X-ray diffraction pattern of DNA, known as Photograph 51, historically significant in molecular biology.

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