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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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postcard showing a drawing of Rachel Carson's grave with birds and a squirrel

Mar

28

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Celebrating Women’s History

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

wrinkled white grocery store plastic bag with red lettering

Apr

04

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: April Showers

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

one-page ad, "Important Facts About pH for Water & Sewage Operators" 1950s

Apr

11

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: April Showers

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

illustration of the ocean as a cube

Apr

18

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: April Showers

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

page from book with illustration of precipitation, evaporation, and other elements of the hydrologic cycle

Apr

25

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: April Showers

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

illustration of a young woman in apron examine a flower

May

02

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Chemistry of Common Things

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

May

09

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Fireworks!

Spend your Saturday exploring the sparkling and explosive history of fireworks!

advertisement featuring a uniformed woman with a lunchbox

May

16

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Chemistry of Common Things

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

etching of a family having tea by the fireplace

May

23

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Chemistry of Common Things

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

illustration of a strawberry shortcake

May

30

Sat

10am-5pm

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: Chemistry of Common Things

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