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
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!
History on the Street: Back to School Edition
Kick off your school year with museums, cultural organizations, and community partners sharing their resources through a day of fun and discovery.
Fireworks Tour
Join our museum educators for a drop-in tour of our special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.