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EXHIBITIONS

BOLD: Color from Test Tube to Textile

Our new exhibition takes visitors on a colorful journey through more than 150 years of synthetic dye-making.

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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Forests of the Future

Modern agricultural practices are unsustainable. Is tree farming the answer?

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EVENTS

Whodunit? A Forensic Science Mystery

Finding clues, testing evidence, uncovering secrets—it’s all part of the game at October’s mystery-themed First Friday!

FREE
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 5pm-7pm

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COLLECTIONS BLOG

A Pigeon, a Cow, and a Book Detective

Investigating the origins of two early-20th-century Italian “flap anatomy” books.

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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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