There Will Be No First Friday Event in July
Although the Institute will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day, there are multiple ways to celebrate the holiday with us!
- Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Day on June 27
- Red, White, & Blue To-Do on July 2
- Othmer Library Tour on July 2 (reservations required)
- Women in Chemistry Tour on July 5
- Stories of Science: Summertime Science on July 5
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
Women in Chemistry Tour
[RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 21] Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
What Frogs and Octopuses Know (That ChatGPT Doesn’t)
Won Jeon shows how AI produces convincing language while lacking the situational awareness that powers the communication of living organisms.
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience that combines a personally guided exploration of select gallery exhibits and a hands-on study of objects from our collections.