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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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  • Beckman Center
  • Classes & Workshops
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  • Drop-In Tours
  • Fellow in Focus
  • First Fridays
  • For Families
  • Free
  • Hybrid
  • Joseph Priestley Society
  • Library Programs & Activities
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  • Online
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postcard showing colorful yarn
Aug
07
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Dyeing to Know!

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!

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A library interior with tall bookshelves, large columns, and seating area.
Aug
07
Fri
5:15pm-6pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

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man doing research in a library
Sep
04
Fri
5:15pm-6pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

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student notebook showing illustrations and explanations of experiments
Sep
04
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Take Note

School is back in session, so make the Science History Institute your first field trip!

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Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.
Oct
02
Fri
5:15pm-6pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

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A stamp with a coin featuring Alfred Nobel's profile
Oct
02
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To…

It’s Nobel Prize Week! Celebrate with us and see what’s behind one of the most coveted science awards.

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man doing research in a library
Nov
06
Fri
5:15pm-6pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

More
A library interior with tall bookshelves, large columns, and seating area.
Dec
04
Fri
4:15pm-5pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

More
gathering of people interacting with science posters
Dec
04
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Start Talking Science

Meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more.

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