Events

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

Join our museum educators as we visit the history of medicine exhibit to learn about waterborne epidemics from Pennsylvania’s past.

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

Join our Gallery Guides for a drop-in tour of our special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.

Join our museum educators as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

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

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

Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

This private learning experience combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects.

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

Join our museum educators at as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

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

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

Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

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

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

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.

This private learning experience combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects.

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

Join our museum educators at as we explore the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.

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

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

Step into the age of alchemy and explore works in our new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).

Fans of murder mysteries and true crime are invited to join our museum educators to explore the science behind deductions.