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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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Beyond Frankenstein: Transplant Science and Lifesaving Pig Organs

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 1pm-2pm EDT
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Nov
01
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Feasting on Chemistry

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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Monopoly: Go Green Edition board game
Nov
02
Sun
10am-12pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Board Games at the Rail Park

Spend your Sunday outdoors with Institute staff! Get an overview of the history of U.S. environmental policy and major environmental events through an amusing assortment of environmental board games.

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illustration of a torpedo boat on rough sea
Nov
07
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Nautical Navigation

Think you have what it takes to survive on the seven seas? Test your skills in a nautical navigation choose-your-own-adventure game!

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Pyrex 1-Quart Liquid Measuring Cup
Nov
08
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Feasting on Chemistry

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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Super Sandwich board game card
Nov
15
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Feasting on Chemistry

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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postcard addressed to Max A. Bredig featuring a young girl reading Braille
Nov
22
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Feasting on Chemistry

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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grayscale illustration of a steam kettle
Dec
05
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Cocoa for Chemistry

Enjoy a cozy evening learning about the innovations that keep us warm. Cookies and hot chocolate included!

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artistic rendering of a view of snowy day from inside a home
Dec
06
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Old City Shopping Sip & Stroll

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 a colonial-era man behind a boiling kettle
Dec
13
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: 2025 Wrapped

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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book opened to annotated skeleton illustration
Dec
20
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: 2025 Wrapped

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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Dec
27
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: 2025 Wrapped

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: Flash! Bang! Boom! A History of Fireworks

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

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