Join us on Saturday, June 8, for Curious Histories Fest: Color Your World, a day of fun inspired by our BOLD: Color from Test Tube to Textile exhibition.

About First Fridays

Spark your curiosity while exploring the exhibits after hours! First Fridays bring together a myriad of activities covering everyday science, historical oddities, and everything in between. Grab your friends, and kick off an evening of discovery, surprise, and a little nerdy fun.

First Fridays at the Institute are always free and open to the public. Attendees will receive a 10% discount to National Mechanics restaurant.

More events

etching of fireworks over architectural details
June 20, 2026
Drop-In Tours

Fireworks Tour

Join our Gallery Guides for a drop-in tour of our special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.

Color illustration of fireworks on the Seine, Paris
June 20, 2026
For Families

Stories of Science: Celebration of Summer

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

A colorful firework display with a person using a stick to ignite them, illustrating the history of fireworks.
June 20, 2026
Free

Philly Fair 250

Join us at Philly Fair 250, a multiday extravaganza celebrating America’s 250th birthday!

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