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 at the Science History Institute has been a haven for research in the history of science—but there’s more to the story. Explore the reading room on a guided tour, learn how our collection has grown, and discover why we have one of the most comprehensive rare book collections on chemistry and its alchemical roots. Othmer Library Tours are available every other Wednesday at 12pm and on the first Friday of most months at 5:15pm. Registration is required for Wednesday tours; First Friday tours are drop-in. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History! It’s Nobel Prize Week! Celebrate with us and see what’s behind one of the most coveted science awards. Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history. Copy the above HTML to republish this content. We have formatted the material to follow our guidelines, which include our credit requirements. Please review our full list of guidelines for more information. By republishing this content, you agree to our republication requirements.