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
Rebel with a Rulebook: What to Do with the 300-Year-Old Rules for Biological Names
Biologist Jason Downs discusses how scientists reconcile new knowledge of species with established rules of taxonomy.
Dinner with King Tut
Join author Sam Kean as we dine with King Tut in an archaeological experience like no other.
Stories of Science: 2025 Wrapped
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!