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 October, we are ushering in spooky season with science history that may give you a fright!

Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Take a close look at interesting items from our handling collection. At this week’s activity table, sneak-a-peek at the creepy practices used by food manufacturers before the advent of consumer protection and food safety regulation. 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 2:00pm.

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


Featured image from The Tippler’s Vow, 1901.

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