Science History Institute
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Upcoming events
Sep
23
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour featuring historical chemical texts, research materials, and educational exhibits, plus guided discussions.
Sep
26
Delaware River Festival 2026
Annual festival featuring water-themed activities, giveaways, plus staff-led educational programs.
Sep
26
Stories of Science: Back to School
Family-friendly museum program featuring stories from the history of science, plus weekly Saturday sessions.
Sep
26
Unwell Waters Highlights Tour
Guided tour featuring the history of medicine exhibit, focusing on waterborne epidemics, plus museum educators.
Oct
2
First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To…
Free event celebrating Nobel Prize Week with educational exhibits, interactive displays, plus guest speakers.
Oct
2
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour offering insights into chemical history, rare books, and archival materials, plus knowledgeable guides.
Oct
3
From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Interactive museum tour featuring educational exhibits on clothing materials, plus hands-on activities.
Oct
3
Women in Chemistry Tour
Guided tour showcasing the contributions of women in chemistry and material sciences, plus informative displays.
Oct
7
SOLD OUT! An Alchemical Affair: A ‘Fire and Gold’ Opening Celebration
Permanent exhibition unveiling the art of alchemy with interactive displays and educational programs, plus free entry.
Oct
7
An Alchemical Affair: A ‘Fire and Gold’ Opening Celebration
Opening celebration for the 'Fire and Gold' exhibition featuring interactive displays and art activities, plus guided tours.
Oct
10
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Interactive museum tour featuring household object explorations, plus guided educational discussions.
Oct
10
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit exploring works in the new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).
Oct
13
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Private learning experience featuring guided gallery exploration, hands-on study of textiles, plus interactive discussions.
Oct
15
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit exploring works in the new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).
Oct
17
Forensics Highlights Tour
Interactive forensics tour featuring crime scene investigations, deduction science, plus expert museum educators.
Oct
17
Fireworks Tour
Drop-in tour featuring a special exhibition on the history of pyrotechnics, plus guided insights.
Oct
19
Artefacts XXXI: Trust and Objects
Annual conference featuring discussions on material culture, history of science, plus networking opportunities.
Oct
21
Othmer Library Tour
Othmer Library offering guided tours of chemical history artifacts, plus access to research materials.
Oct
24
Unwell Waters Highlights Tour
Guided tour featuring Pennsylvania's history of waterborne epidemics, plus expert museum educators.
Oct
24
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit exploring works in the new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).
Oct
29
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Self-guided visit to explore works in the new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).
Oct
29
Study Hall x Distillations: American Vice
Special edition of Study Hall featuring short talks and improv comedy inspired by the Distillations podcast.
Oct
31
Stories of Science: Craft-tober
Family-friendly program highlighting strange stories from the history of science every Saturday.
Oct
31
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Guided tour exploring scientific principles and history of household objects, plus museum educators on site.
Oct
31
Fireworks Tour
Drop-in tour featuring special exhibition on the history of pyrotechnics, plus guided discussions.
Nov
4
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour featuring exhibits on chemical history, research materials, and educational programs, plus knowledgeable staff.
Nov
6
First Friday: More Than Meets the Eye
Unveiling of the latest ExhibitLab display on corneal transplantation.
Nov
6
Othmer Library Tour
Guided library tour featuring exhibits on chemical history, research materials, plus knowledgeable staff.
Nov
7
From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Guided tour featuring the history of clothing materials, interactive displays, plus museum educators on-site.
Nov
7
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Self-guided visit exploring works in the new permanent exhibition on alchemy.
Nov
10
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Private learning experience combining guided exploration of gallery exhibits and hands-on study of objects.
Nov
12
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Self-guided visit to explore works in the new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).
Nov
13
Ullyot Lecture and Award: Ben Feringa
Lecture by 2016 Nobel co-laureate in chemistry, followed by Q&A session.
Nov
14
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Exploration of scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.
Nov
14
Science & Activism Tour
Guided tour featuring historical insights on Rachel Carson, ACT UP, and impactful scientific activism, plus interactive discussions.
Nov
18
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour featuring exhibits on chemical history, educational resources, plus guided exploration.
Nov
19
The Electrical Grid in Flux
Nov
21
Stories of Science: Feasting on Chemistry
Family-friendly program at the museum featuring stories from science history, plus interactive elements.
Nov
21
Forensics Highlights Tour
Educational tour featuring forensic science demonstrations, interactive exhibits and expert discussions, plus hands-on activities.
Nov
21
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Self-guided visit exploring works in the new permanent exhibition on alchemy.
Dec
2
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour offering insights into chemical history, plus a chance to explore unique collections.
Dec
4
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour offering insights into chemical history, with interactive exhibits and resources for all ages.
Dec
4
First Friday: Start Talking Science
Community event featuring scientists discussing research in physics, medicine, and biochemistry, plus hands-on activities.
Dec
5
From Nature to Nylons Highlights Tour
Guided tour featuring the history of clothing materials, plus insights from museum educators.
Dec
5
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Self-guided visit to explore works in the new permanent exhibition, Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850).
Dec
8
From Nature to Nylons: A Touch-Based History of Textiles
Touch-based history of textiles with guided exploration and hands-on study of objects.
Dec
10
Art of Alchemy Self-Guided Visit
Self-guided visit exploring works in the new permanent exhibition on alchemy.
Dec
12
Stuff from Your House Highlights Tour
Highlights tour exploring the scientific principles and history behind everyday household objects.
Dec
12
Women in Chemistry Tour
Free tour highlighting women's contributions to chemistry and material sciences, plus a chance to engage with exhibits.
Dec
16
Othmer Library Tour
Library tour featuring historical chemical texts, research resources, plus educational exhibits.
Dec
19
Forensics Highlights Tour
Educational forensics tour offering insights into crime scene science and deduction techniques, plus expert guides.
Dec
26
Stories of Science: Cuppa Chemistry
Family-friendly program featuring stories from the history of science, plus interactive activities for all ages.
Dec
26
Unwell Waters Highlights Tour
Guided tour featuring the history of medicine exhibit, focusing on waterborne epidemics, plus expert museum educators.
Dec
26
Fireworks Tour
Drop-in tour of the special exhibition on the fascinating history and science of pyrotechnics.