Stories of Science: Chemistry of Common Things

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

For the month of May we are celebrating the common chemistry we encounter every day!

Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. At our handling table this week we are learning about the science behind our school lunch and exploring familiar and unfamiliar school lunch related artifacts. Visitors to the table are invited to draw connections between their own experiences of school lunch and some fascinating facets of food history.

Stop by our Object Explorer touch table to learn about the science behind everyday items like refrigerators 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.

Featured image: “An Open-and-Shut Case of Good Design,” part of 1951 Hercules Advertisements, 1951