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COLLECTIONS BLOG

Science in the Margins

Alfred Swaine Taylor and the making of toxicological knowledge.

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EVENTS

Disneyland and the Rise of Automation

Join us in person or online for a talk by author Roland Betancourt on how Disney turned the cold logic of factory assembly lines into the “happiest place on earth.”

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Lecture: 6pm-7pm | Reception: 7pm-8pm

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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Medium Scare

As temperatures rise, the threat of a tick-borne meat allergy grows.

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EXHIBITIONS

Flash! Bang! Boom!
A History of Fireworks

Part of America’s 250th celebrations, this sparkling exhibition explores the origins of
and the science behind fireworks.

On view through July 31, 2027

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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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