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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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book cover of "Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations"
Dec
11
Thu
6pm-8pm
Free
Hybrid
Programs, Lectures & Talks
Science and Society

Dinner with King Tut

Join author Sam Kean as we dine with King Tut in an archaeological experience like no other.

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Book cover of The Maternal Imprint showing a pattern of colorful thumbprints
Mar
19
Thu
6pm-8pm
Free
Hybrid
Programs, Lectures & Talks
Science and Society

The Maternal Imprint

This Women’s History Month, join us for a thought provoking presentation by leading gender and science scholar Sarah S. Richardson.

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