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Join our museum educators for a drop-in tour of our special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.
Join our museum educators as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.
Join our museum educators at 11:30am or 2pm as we visit the history of medicine exhibit to learn about waterborne epidemics from Pennsylvania’s past.
Join our museum educators for a drop-in tour of our special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.
Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.
Join our museum educators at 11:30am or 2pm as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.
Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.
Discover new ways to bring the history of science into your classroom at this special evening dedicated to educators.
Join our museum educators at 11:30am or 2pm as we visit the history of medicine exhibit to learn about waterborne epidemics from Pennsylvania’s past.
Join our museum educators for a drop-in tour of our special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.
Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.
Join our museum educators at 11:30am or 2pm as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Institute staff will be on hand to celebrate 100 years of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge with fun, fireworks-themed activities.
Have you ever thought about the science behind the contents of your closet? If you’re dyeing to know the answer, come to our First Friday for an inside look!
Kick off Independence Week during America’s 250th with a special edition of historically themed Quizzo and patriotic prizes celebrating the people, ideas, and moments that shaped the American story.
Join us as we welcome Thomas Paine—patriot, pamphleteer, AND SCIENTIST—as presented by reenactor Dean Howarth.
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!
This original documentary by Veverka Bros. explores the world’s most spectacular pyrotechnics, the artisans who create them, and the rich cultural traditions they represent.
Celebrate community, connection, and the power of local impact!
We’ve teamed up with artist Aislinn Pentecost-Farren and ArtPhilly’s What Now: 2026 festival to look at our museum through a new lens.
We’ve teamed up with artist Aislinn Pentecost-Farren and ArtPhilly’s What Now: 2026 festival to look at our museum through a new lens.
We’ve teamed up with artist Aislinn Pentecost-Farren and ArtPhilly’s What Now: 2026 festival to look at our museum through a new lens.
This private learning experience combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects.
This private learning experience combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects.