Events

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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From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 10:30am-12pm EDT

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Beckman Center
Classes & Workshops
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Drop-In Tours
Fellow in Focus
First Fridays
For Families
Free
Hybrid
Joseph Priestley Society
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Stories of Science
Touch Tours

Sep

Sat

10am-5pm

Free

Museum Programs & Activities

Stories of Science

Stories of Science: CollegeFest 2026

All Philadelphia-area college students are invited to visit us during CollegeFest, Campus Philly’s annual “Welcome to Philadelphia!” celebration.

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Sep

Sat

2pm

Drop-In Tours

Free

Museum Programs & Activities

Fireworks Tour

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

black and white photo of men with lab equipment

Sep

Sat

11:30am

Drop-In Tours

Free

Museum Programs & Activities

Forensics Highlights Tour

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

Sep

Sat

11:30am

Drop-In Tours

Free

Museum Programs & Activities

Unwell Waters Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators at 11:30am or 2pm as we visit the history of medicine exhibit to learn about waterborne epidemics from Pennsylvania’s past.