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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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The Alchemist and His Wife, ca. 1928, by Jacques Hammerer, after 17th-century original by David Ryckaert III.

Oct

10

Sat

2pm-3pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

painting of an alchemist in his workshop by an open window

Oct

15

Thu

1pm-2pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

oil painting showing an alchemist/scholar at a desk

Oct

24

Sat

2pm-3pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

painting depicting a man seated at a table in a lab

Oct

29

Thu

1pm-2pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

oil painting of an alchemist in red/orange leaning forward at a messy desk

Nov

07

Sat

2pm-3pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

oil painting of an alchemist working beside a window

Nov

12

Thu

1pm-2pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

oil painting of an alchemist working beside a window

Nov

21

Sat

2pm-3pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).