Events

The 2024 Cain Conference will explore how the stories of diverse scientists can empower young girls and people of color to see themselves as valuable contributors to the STEM fields.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.

Join us for a chilling First Friday event dedicated to the fascinating world of food science and technology that keeps our treats cool and refreshing!

Last chance to tour the BOLD exhibition before it closes! This tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

At this special edition of our science café, we explore the myths, legends, and science behind some of our favorite mythical creatures.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.

Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!

All Philadelphia-area college students are invited to visit us during CollegeFest, Campus Philly’s annual “Welcome to Philadelphia!” celebration.

The pioneering Berkeley professor will present this year’s lecture, followed by a Q&A session and award presentation.

At the T. T. Chao Symposium on Innovation experts in the history of the chemical industry will convene to identify a path to netzero, biodiversity protection, and the alleviation of chemical pollution.

50 years after the Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA, experts will gather at the 2025 Cain Conference to reflect on the last half century of biotechnology and matters arising in the field today.

August 6, 2026
The 2026 Cain Conference will address the major issues involved in understanding how modern science has been created through a process of global cultural exchange.