Events

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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Study Hall x Distillations: American Vice

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6pm-8pm EDT

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color illustration of medicine capsules in clear tube containers

Dec

16

Wed

6pm-8pm

Free

Hybrid

Joseph Priestley Society

Programs, Lectures & Talks

Science and Society

Pain and Its Killers: What a New Class of Non-Opioid Pain Medicine Could Mean for Society

Three leading voices will bridge history, science, and society to explore whether a new painkiller can bring relief to people without the risk of addiction.

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