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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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First Friday: Books, Meet Their Makers!

Friday, September 5, 2025 | 5pm-7pm EDT
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blue armchairs, shelves, columns in library
Nov
07
Fri
4pm-4:45pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

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illustration of a torpedo boat on rough sea
Nov
07
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

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!

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Nov
19
Wed
12pm-12:45pm
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

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man with glasses and dark blue short-sleeved shirt, folded arms, in a hallway
Nov
19
Wed
6pm-8pm
Free
Programs, Lectures & Talks

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.

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person doing research in a library
Dec
03
Wed
12pm-12:45pm
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

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scholars doing research in a library
Dec
05
Fri
4pm-4:45pm
Drop-In Tours
First Fridays
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

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grayscale illustration of a steam kettle
Dec
05
Fri
5pm-7pm
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

First Friday: Cocoa for Chemistry

Enjoy a cozy evening learning about the innovations that keep us warm. Cookies and hot chocolate included!

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book cover of "Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations"
Dec
11
Thu
6pm-8pm
Free
Hybrid
Programs, Lectures & Talks
Science and Society

Dinner with King Tut

Join author Sam Kean as we dine with King Tut in an archaeological experience like no other.

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Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.
Dec
17
Wed
12pm-12:45pm
Free
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

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

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colorized illustration of fireworks
Apr
10
Fri
5pm-8pm
For Families
Free
Museum Programs & Activities

Exhibition Opening: The History of Fireworks

SAVE THE DATE for an explosive celebration of our next exhibition opening April 2026.

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