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

February 7, 2026
Free

Science & Activism Tour

From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

Emblema XXXIV from Atalanta Fugiens showing sun and moon bathing together
February 7, 2026
For Families

Stories of Science: We ❤︎ Chemistry!

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

February 9, 2026
Science on Tap

From Cabinets to the Cloud: Unlocking the Research Potential of Natural History Collections

Hear from marine biologist Alejandra Martínez-Melo on the digitization and sharing of the Academy of Natural Sciences specimen collections.

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