The Science History Institute joins the Delaware River Festival for its 5th annual celebration of the mighty Delaware.

This annual event brings people together for a day of family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning to the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts. The Delaware River Festival offers something for the whole family: free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal boats, face painting, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and so much more!

Learn about the history of synthetic dyes and their impact on our environment with Science History Institute staff. View images from our upcoming exhibit BOLD: Color from Test Tube to Textile and make your own River Hero Badge with fabric and paint!

This event is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

More events

greyscale image of women drinking tea with caption, "Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
March 28, 2026
Museum Programs & Activities

Drink the Delaware

Join the Science History Institute at Drink the Delaware and explore the science and history of tea!

postcard showing a drawing of Rachel Carson's grave with birds and a squirrel
March 28, 2026
For Families

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!

magazine ad featuring the earth wrapped in clear film
April 3, 2026
First Fridays

First Friday: Our Plastic Planet

Have you ever wondered how plastic became a problem? Are there viable solutions to reducing plastic waste? Stop by our April First Friday event to learn the answers to these vital questions.

    Republish

    Copy the above HTML to republish this content. We have formatted the material to follow our guidelines, which include our credit requirements. Please review our full list of guidelines for more information. By republishing this content, you agree to our republication requirements.