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.
Jul
02
Thu
1:30pm-3pm
American Chemical Society Webinar: Flash! Bang! Boom!
Join curator Jesse Smith for a special presentation exploring how fireworks have illuminated humanity’s biggest moments across time and around the globe.
Jul
17
Fri
5:15pm-8pm
Film Screening: Passfire
This original documentary by Veverka Bros. explores the world’s most spectacular pyrotechnics, the artisans who create them, and the rich cultural traditions behind them.
Aug
06
Thu
Aug
07
Fri
The Global History of Modern Science, 1400–1914
The 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.
Aug
20
Thu
6pm-8pm
Disneyland and the Rise of Automation
Join author Roland Betancourt for a delightful deep dive into how Disney turned the cold logic of factory assembly lines into the “happiest place on earth.”