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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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Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.

Dec

17

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

View inside the Jacobs Reading Room

Jan

14

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

blue armchairs, shelves, columns in library

Jan

28

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Fellows working in Jacobs Reading Room

Feb

06

Fri

4pm-4:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Science History Institute Othmer Library

Feb

11

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Feb

25

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

person doing research in a library

Mar

06

Fri

4pm-4:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.

Mar

11

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Book cart decorated as a woolly mammoth

Mar

25

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

blue armchairs, shelves, columns in library

Apr

03

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Apr

08

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Overhead view of Jacobs Reading Room with researchers

May

01

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

people studying in a library

May

06

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

May

20

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

View inside the Jacobs Reading Room

Jun

03

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Book cart decorated as a woolly mammoth

Jun

05

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

blue armchairs, shelves, columns in library

Jun

17

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Science History Institute Othmer Library

Jul

01

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Fellows working in Jacobs Reading Room

Jul

03

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Jul

15

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.

Jul

29

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

blue armchairs, shelves, columns in library

Aug

07

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Book cart decorated as a woolly mammoth

Aug

12

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Aug

26

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

man doing research in a library

Sep

04

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

person doing research in a library

Sep

09

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

View inside the Jacobs Reading Room

Sep

23

Wed

12pm-12:45pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.

Oct

02

Fri

5:15pm-6pm

Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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