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

Research fellow Eva Hemmungs Wirtén.
October 2, 2026
Library Programs & Activities

Othmer Library Tour

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

A stamp with a coin featuring Alfred Nobel's profile
October 2, 2026
First Fridays

First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To…

It’s Nobel Prize Week! Celebrate with us and see what’s behind one of the most coveted science awards.

stamp showing Nobel Prize medal and Alexander Fleming and children, with colorful striped background
October 3, 2026
For Families

Stories of Science: Craft-tober

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

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