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The Science History Institute produces a wide range of in-person and virtual 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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Pyrex 1-Quart Liquid Measuring Cup

Oct

31

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

colorful magazine ad showing people working with nylon thread

Nov

07

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.

color ad depicting a boy and girl and a house

Nov

14

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators at as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

photograph of a man, seen from behind, working with Bunsen burners

Nov

21

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Forensics Highlights Tour

Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.

Trade card for waterproof celluloid collars, cuffs, and shirt bosoms depicts a boy sailing on a cuff

Dec

05

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.

clear tungsten light bulb

Dec

12

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators at as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

brass and black microscope

Dec

19

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Forensics Highlights Tour

Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.

book illustration of protozoa

Dec

26

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Unwell Waters Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we visit the history of medicine exhibit to learn about waterborne epidemics from Pennsylvania’s past.

book page showing illustrations of silk factory machinery

Jan

02

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.

monochrome image of a home with picket fence

Jan

09

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

chart of fingerprints

Jan

16

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Forensics Highlights Tour

Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.

porcelain jar with writing and gilding

Jan

23

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Unwell Waters Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we visit the history of medicine exhibit to learn about waterborne epidemics from Pennsylvania’s past.

photo of two fluorescent light bulbs

Jan

30

Sat

11:30am

Museum Programs & Activities

Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.