Exhibitions
Bugs and Bakelite buttons. Lab notes and lifesaving letters. Vaccines and vats of bright, colorful dyes. Our digital and in-person exhibitions explore the diverse and surprising histories behind the science that shapes our world.

Reaction: Artists Transform the Sample Book
An exhibition by members of the Guild of Book Workers inspired by the Institute’s collection of sample books.

Fats, Butter, Beef, and Lard
This outdoor exhibition explores the battle between butter and oleomargarine in the late 19th century.