There Will Be No First Friday Event in June
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
Disneyland and the Rise of Automation
Join author Roland Betancourt for a delightful deep dive into how Disney turned the cold logic of factory assembly lines into the “happiest place on earth.”
Movies on the Mall
Learn all about the science of invisible ink and spy craft, then enjoy an outdoor screening of National Treasure and National Treasure 2.
Stories of Science: Color and Light
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!