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.

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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.

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!

color illustration depicting bleaching textiles in an outdoor location
October 3, 2026
Tours

From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour

Join our museum educators as we explore the history of the materials that fashion our clothes.

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