Events
School Lunch Tour
This interactive drop-in tour reveals how food scientists, the government, and the public have shaped in-school nutrition.
Stories of Science: Halloween in the Historic District
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Stories of Science: Spooky Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
First Friday: Nautical Navigation
Think you have what it takes to survive on the seven seas? Test your skills in a nautical navigation choose-your-own-adventure game!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Ullyot Lecture and Award: Sir David W. C. MacMillan
The 2021 Nobel co-laureate in chemistry will present this year’s lecture, followed by a Q&A session and award presentation.
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
First Friday: Cocoa for Chemistry
Enjoy a cozy evening learning about the innovations that keep us warm. Cookies and hot chocolate included!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Exhibition Opening: The History of Fireworks
SAVE THE DATE for an explosive celebration of our next exhibition opening April 2026.
The Global History of Modern Science, 1400–1914
August 6, 2026
The 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.