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Othmer Library Tour
Wed · Aug 26 · 12:00 pm
FreeLibrary tour featuring historical chemical texts, research resources, plus educational exhibits.
Upcoming Events at Science History Institute
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EventFreeOthmer Library Tour
Wed · Aug 26 · 12:00 pm
Library tour featuring historical chemical texts, research resources, plus educational exhibits.
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History on the Street: Back to School Edition
Sat · Aug 29 · 12:00 pm
FreeCommunity event featuring local museums, cultural organizations, and resource sharing, plus hands-on activities.
EventFreeHistory on the Street: Back to School Edition
Sat · Aug 29 · 12:00 pm
Community event featuring local museums, cultural organizations, and resource sharing, plus hands-on activities.
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First Friday: Take Note
Fri · Sep 4 · 1:00 pm
FreeFree event featuring an inside look at the science of clothing and dyeing techniques, plus hands-on activities.
EventFreeFirst Friday: Take Note
Fri · Sep 4 · 1:00 pm
Free event featuring an inside look at the science of clothing and dyeing techniques, plus hands-on activities.
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From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 5 · 11:30 am
FreeGuided tour featuring the history of clothing materials, interactive displays, plus museum educators on-site.
EventFreeFrom Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 5 · 11:30 am
Guided tour featuring the history of clothing materials, interactive displays, plus museum educators on-site.
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Science & Activism Tour
Sat · Sep 5 · 2:00 pm
FreeEducational tour featuring discussions on Rachel Carson, ACT UP, and their impact on science, plus engaging activities.
EventFreeScience & Activism Tour
Sat · Sep 5 · 2:00 pm
Educational tour featuring discussions on Rachel Carson, ACT UP, and their impact on science, plus engaging activities.
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Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 12 · 11:30 am
FreeGuided tour exploring scientific principles and history of household objects, plus museum educators on site.
EventFreeStuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 12 · 11:30 am
Guided tour exploring scientific principles and history of household objects, plus museum educators on site.
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Stories of Science: CollegeFest 2026
Wed · Sep 16 · 12:00 am
FreeAnnual welcome event for Philadelphia-area college students featuring campus resources, local vendors, plus live entertainment.
EventFreeStories of Science: CollegeFest 2026
Wed · Sep 16 · 12:00 am
Annual welcome event for Philadelphia-area college students featuring campus resources, local vendors, plus live entertainment.
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Forensics Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 19 · 11:30 am
FreeInteractive forensics tour featuring crime scene investigations, deduction science, plus expert museum educators.
EventFreeForensics Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 19 · 11:30 am
Interactive forensics tour featuring crime scene investigations, deduction science, plus expert museum educators.
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Fireworks Tour
Sat · Sep 19 · 2:00 pm
FreeDrop-in tour featuring special exhibition on the history of pyrotechnics, plus guided discussions.
EventFreeFireworks Tour
Sat · Sep 19 · 2:00 pm
Drop-in tour featuring special exhibition on the history of pyrotechnics, plus guided discussions.
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Stories of Science: Back to School
Sat · Sep 26 · 10:00 am
FreeFamily-friendly museum program featuring stories from the history of science, plus weekly Saturday sessions.
EventFreeStories of Science: Back to School
Sat · Sep 26 · 10:00 am
Family-friendly museum program featuring stories from the history of science, plus weekly Saturday sessions.
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Unwell Waters Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 26 · 11:30 am
FreeGuided tour featuring Pennsylvania's history of waterborne epidemics, plus expert museum educators.
EventFreeUnwell Waters Highlights Tour
Sat · Sep 26 · 11:30 am
Guided tour featuring Pennsylvania's history of waterborne epidemics, plus expert museum educators.
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First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To…
Fri · Oct 2 · 5:00 pm
FreeFree event celebrating Nobel Prize Week with educational exhibits, interactive displays, plus guest speakers.
EventFreeFirst Friday: And the Nobel Goes To…
Fri · Oct 2 · 5:00 pm
Free event celebrating Nobel Prize Week with educational exhibits, interactive displays, plus guest speakers.
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Ullyot Lecture and Award: Ben Feringa
Fri · Nov 13 · 6:00 pm
FreeLecture event featuring Nobel laureate Ben Feringa discussing chemistry, plus a Q&A session.
EventFreeUllyot Lecture and Award: Ben Feringa
Fri · Nov 13 · 6:00 pm
Lecture event featuring Nobel laureate Ben Feringa discussing chemistry, plus a Q&A session.
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First Friday: Start Talking Science
Fri · Dec 4 · 5:00 pm
FreeCommunity event featuring scientists discussing research in physics, medicine, and biochemistry, plus hands-on activities.
EventFreeFirst Friday: Start Talking Science
Fri · Dec 4 · 5:00 pm
Community event featuring scientists discussing research in physics, medicine, and biochemistry, plus hands-on activities.