The Science History Institute is a free museum and library that collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the stories behind the science.
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First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To…
Have you ever been curious to learn more about the globally prestigious award established by Alfred Nobel? Most people know of the Nobel Prize, but there are…
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History! Since its founding in 1988, the Othmer Library…
Stories of Science: Craft-tober
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.…
Women in Chemistry Tour
Every Saturday, the Science History Institute’s museum offers drop-in tours that give visitors the opportunity to hear the stories behind our objects. Join our…
From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Every Saturday, the Science History Institute’s museum offers drop-in tours that give visitors the opportunity to hear the stories behind our objects. Join our…
SOLD OUT! An Alchemical Affair: A ‘Fire and Gold’ Opening Celebration
Before there was chemistry, there was chymistry, and before there was chymistry, there was alchemy! The Science History Institute is thrilled to celebrate the…
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Every Saturday, the Science History Institute’s museum offers drop-in tours that give visitors the opportunity to hear the stories behind our objects. Join our…
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Step into the “age of alchemy” and explore remarkable paintings and rare books in the Science History Institute’s new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The…
Stories of Science: Craft-tober
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.…
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Touch Tours is a recurring program taking place on the second Tuesday of every month. This touch-based tour offers guests a private learning experience that…
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Step into the “age of alchemy” and explore remarkable paintings and rare books in the Science History Institute’s new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The…
Fireworks Tour
What’s the difference between a firecracker and a rocket—and how do they work? Why have fireworks come to represent events as diverse as the Chinese New Year,…
Stories of Science: Craft-tober
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.…
Forensics Highlights Tour
Every Saturday, the Science History Institute’s museum offers drop-in tours that give visitors the opportunity to hear the stories behind our objects. Fans of…
Artefacts XXXI: Trust and Objects
The 31st annual Artefacts conference will be hosted by the Science History Institute, along with the American Philosophical Society (APS) and the Mütter Museum…
Othmer Library Tour
Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History! Since its founding in 1988, the Othmer Library…
Stories of Science: Craft-tober
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.…
Unwell Waters Highlights Tour
Every Saturday, the Science History Institute’s museum offers drop-in tours that give visitors the opportunity to hear the stories behind our objects. Join our…
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Step into the “age of alchemy” and explore remarkable paintings and rare books in the Science History Institute’s new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The…
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Step into the “age of alchemy” and explore remarkable paintings and rare books in the Science History Institute’s new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The…
Study Hall x Distillations: American Vice
Come celebrate our newest Distillations podcast season, American Vice. From cigarettes to alcohol to fireworks, this season is all about our relationship with…
Fireworks Tour
What’s the difference between a firecracker and a rocket—and how do they work? Why have fireworks come to represent events as diverse as the Chinese New Year,…
Stories of Science: Craft-tober
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many surprising and spellbinding stories from the history of science.…
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Every Saturday, the Science History Institute’s museum offers drop-in tours that give visitors the opportunity to hear the stories behind our objects. Join our…