Events

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!

School Lunch Tour
This interactive drop-in tour reveals how food scientists, the government, and the public have shaped in-school nutrition.

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!

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!

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

First Friday: Books, Meet Their Makers!
Explore historic sample books and accompanying art by members of the Guild of Book Workers.

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

Women in Chemistry Tour
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

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

School Lunch Tour
This interactive drop-in tour reveals how food scientists, the government, and the public have shaped in-school nutrition.

Stories of Science: CollegeFest 2025
All Philadelphia-area college students are invited to visit us during CollegeFest, Campus Philly’s annual “Welcome to Philadelphia!” celebration.

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

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

First Friday: Start Talking Science
Meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more.

Science & Activism Tour
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

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

A Marvelous Night of Minerals: An ‘Earthly Matters’ Opening Celebration
Celebrate the opening of our new permanent exhibition featuring a collection of more than 20 minerals.

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

School Lunch Tour
This interactive drop-in tour reveals how food scientists, the government, and the public have shaped in-school nutrition.

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

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

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

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!

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

First Friday: Cocoa for Chemistry
Enjoy a cozy evening learning about the innovations that keep us warm. Cookies and hot chocolate included!

Exhibition Opening: The History of Fireworks
SAVE THE DATE for an explosive celebration of our next exhibition opening April 2026.