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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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Ring the Bell, It’s Lunchtime! An Opening Celebration

Friday, September 27, 2024 | 5pm-8pm EDT
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Title page from A Treatise on Adulterations of Food, and Culinary Poisons
Sep
21
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Food Science

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

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Molding a Bright Future in Plastics
Sep
28
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Food Science

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

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chart of fingerprints
Oct
05
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Mystery Science

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

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color illustration of medicinal plants
Oct
12
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Mystery Science

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

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Oct
19
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Mystery Science

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

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Photograph of Edgar Allan Poe from an 1848 daguerrotype, with inscription "Copyright 1904, C.T. Tatman"
Oct
26
Sat
10am-5pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities
Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Mystery Science

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

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