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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

The Trials of Lavoisier

Tracking the Reign of Terror through a revolutionary chemistry journal.

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EXHIBITIONS

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

This exhibition offers a novel historical perspective on efforts to feed children in U.S. schools.

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NEWS

2025 Curious Histories Fest Celebrates School Lunch History with Pickle Tastings, Cooking Demos, Ice Cream, and More

Visitors explore the science of food—and fun!—at Institute’s “What’s for Lunch?” festival.

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EVENTS

Othmer Library Tours

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

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We tell the stories behind the science.

The Science History Institute explores lesser-known and overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect.

Collect. Preserve. Interpret. Share.

Through research, storytelling, public programming, and educational outreach, we reveal how science is embedded in our daily lives.

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