Stories of Science: Last Bite of School Lunch

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.

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. January is the final month our Lunchtime exhibition will be on view, so all month long we are savoring the science behind our school lunches. 

Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Visit our activity table this week to explore familiar and unfamiliar school lunch related artifacts. Guests 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. This week, join the gallery guides on our “Stuff From Your House” tour at 11:30am. Learn about the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects—including the humble measuring cup!

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