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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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Othmer Library Tour

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 12pm-12:45pm EDT
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painting depicting two alchemists in a lab
Jun
21
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Party in the Lab

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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color advertisement showing various summer recreation items
Jun
27
Fri
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Day

Join us for family-friendly, interactive activities that highlight the many strange and surprising stories from the history of science in the summertime.

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illustrated magazine ad featuring a parent applying sunscreen to child on the beach
Jun
28
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Party in the Lab

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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Red White & Blue To-Do logo over photo of Independence Hall with balloons and a marching band member
Jul
02
Wed
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Red, White, & Blue To-Do

Join us for an exciting day of revolutionary science and the history of fireworks!

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Color illustration of fireworks on the Seine, Paris
Jul
04
Fri
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

There Will Be No First Friday Event in July

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

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illustration of man pointing to hanging dyed clothes
Jul
05
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Summertime Science

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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Magikooler Leisure Chest, 1950s
Jul
12
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Summertime Science

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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illustration of the ocean, with headline: First Production of Magnesium Metal from the Sea! Recording an epoch-making achievement in chemical engineering
Jul
19
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Summertime Science

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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child mannequin with blue hooded swimsuit and whale pattern
Jul
26
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Summertime Science

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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comic book illustration with BANG at the center
Aug
01
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Gene-ius Quizzo

Put your pop culture knowledge to the test in a fun trivia game inspired by your favorite films—and the real science behind them.

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Aug
02
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Wellness Month

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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color illustration of medicinal plant
Aug
09
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Wellness Month

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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etching of a family having tea by the fireplace
Aug
16
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Wellness Month

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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blue monochrome illustration of jellyfish, anemones, and corals
Aug
23
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Wellness Month

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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Illustration of three microscopes.
Aug
30
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Wellness Month

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

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colorized illustration of fireworks
Apr
10
Fri
5pm-8pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Exhibition Opening: The History of Fireworks

SAVE THE DATE for an explosive celebration of our next exhibition opening April 2026.

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