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The Science History Institute produces a wide range of virtual and in-person events that are free and open to the public. From exhibition openings and talks, to museum tours and late-night activities, our programming is aimed at science history lovers, students, industry professionals, scholars, educators, and the scientifically curious.
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Curious Histories Fest: A Taste of Water

Saturday, June 10, 2023 | 11am-3pm
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  • Science on Tap
Jun
12
Mon
6pm-7pm
Free
Programs, Lectures & Talks
Science on Tap

Bacteriophage and Us: Harnessing the Power of the Puppet Master

Explore the history of bacteriophages and what is being done to harness their power for treating challenging diseases.

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Bloomsday 2023 logo
Jun
16
Fri
11am-8pm
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Bloomsday 2023

ReJoyce! The Science History Institute joins the Rosenbach for their annual Bloomsday celebration of James Joyce.

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group of women standing around a lab table with periodic table in background
Jun
17
Sat
2pm
Drop-In Tours
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Women in Chemistry Tour

Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

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Mill Town book cover
Jun
29
Thu
6pm-8pm
Fellow in Focus
Free

A Conversation with ‘Mill Town’ Author Kerri Arsenault

Join our Fellow in Focus for a conversation on the joy, challenge, and urgency of writing about our environments.

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woman in lab coat testing samples
Jul
01
Sat
2pm
Drop-In Tours
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Water Tour

This “drop-in” tour explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection.

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Frontispiece from
Jul
15
Sat
2pm
Drop-In Tours
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Water Tour

This “drop-in” tour explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection.

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People walking near Playing Dirty outdoor exhibition
Jul
20
Thu
6pm-8:30pm
Museum Programs & Activities
Programs, Lectures & Talks

Preempting Fate: Technology, Gaming, and Climate Change

Panelists will discuss how we understand climate change and imagine a way forward.

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Jul
29
Sat
2pm
Drop-In Tours
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Science & Activism Tour

From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

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Ellia Baker and Jeff Morris
Aug
10
Thu
6pm-8:30pm
Performances

Charming Disaster: Super Natural History

This live goth-folk concert explores the strange and otherworldly side of science.

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Women in lab coat using a spectrophotometer
Aug
12
Sat
2pm
Drop-In Tours
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Women in Chemistry Tour

Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

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Oral history bound copies, recorder, microphone
Aug
14
Mon
Aug
17
Thu
10am-1pm
Classes & Workshops

Oral History Training Institute

This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.

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Aug
26
Sat
2pm
Drop-In Tours
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Science & Activism Tour

From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

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Students gathered for a guided tour of our museum
Sep
09
Sat
10am-5pm
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

CollegeFest

All Philadelphia-area college students are invited to visit us during CollegeFest, Campus Philly’s annual “Welcome to Philadelphia!” celebration.

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Notebook cover with marbled paint
Oct
04
Wed
Oct
06
Fri
Conferences & Symposia

Science in Humanities, Humanities in Science: Embedded Connections

2023 Gordon Cain Conference

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Global Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference
Oct
19
Thu
8am-5:30pm
Conferences & Symposia

Global Water Alliance 16th Annual Conference

This one-day conference will address the urgent need for new technologies and new data analytics in water management

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