Events
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!
Science & Activism Tour
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
Launch Party! A History of Fireworks Opening Celebration
Join us for an explosive celebration of the opening of our latest exhibition.
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!
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects from our collections.
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!
Women in Chemistry Tour
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Greening the Urban Landscape
Hear from Tim Bennett and Peggy Prevoznik Heins on bringing composting services to Philadelphia and vegetable gardens to Delaware schools.
Othmer Library After Hours
Join us for annual library open house in honor of National Library Week!
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!
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!
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects from our collections.
Oral History Training Institute
This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.
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!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects from our collections.
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!
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!
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
The Global History of Modern Science, 1400–1914
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.
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!
Oral History Training Institute
This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.