Stories of Science: Playful Chemistry

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.

Each month we explore a different theme and in November, we’re celebrating how fun and engaging STEM can be through playful chemistry! This week, join our Women in Chemistry tour at 2pm to learn how women scientists used fairies to make chemistry fun—and then take a peek at some of our historical chemistry sets.

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 other themed “drop-in” tours at 11:30am.

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

Featured image: Fairy Picture of Water, illustration from Fairy Land of Chemistry: Explorations in the World of Atoms, 1887.

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