The Science History Institute Museum is closed for renovations.
The Othmer Library remains open by appointment.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Our fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Take an up-close look at interesting items in our handling collection. Stop by our Object Explorer touch table to learn about the science behind everyday items like ice cube trays and LED light bulbs. Chat with our experienced Gallery Guides to find out more about the people responsible for the science embedded in our daily lives.

During your visit, you can also check out our themed “drop-in” tours at 11:30am and 2pm.

Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays. Admission is free and reservations are not required.

More events

blue magazine ad for Indigo showing a Sphinx
February 19, 2025
Free

Virtual Talk: Indigo

Join us on Zoom for a virtual talk exploring the past, present, and future of indigo dye.

aerial view of California coast
February 23, 2025
Conferences & Symposia

The Spirit of Asilomar and the Future of Biotechnology

50 years after the Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA, experts will gather at the 2025 Cain Conference to reflect on the last half century of biotechnology and matters arising in the field today.

Women in lab coat using a spectrophotometer
March 8, 2025
Drop-In Tours

Women in Chemistry Tour

Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

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