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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

This Bag Is Not a Toy

The plastics industry’s early scare.

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EXHIBITIONS

Earthly Matters

Explore a unique collection of minerals that tells the story of human curiosity about the material world around us.

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COLLECTIONS BLOG

Happy Birthday, Dr. G!

Memory, materials, and the history of science in the Eugene Garfield Papers.

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EVENTS

52 Weeks of Firsts

Join us for a special Stories of Science program highlighting the invention of the first paper match folder as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10am-5pm

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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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