Events
A Marvelous Night of Minerals: An ‘Earthly Matters’ Opening Celebration

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

First Friday: Start Talking Science
Meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more.

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

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

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

A Marvelous Night of Minerals: An ‘Earthly Matters’ Opening Celebration
Celebrate the opening of our new permanent exhibition featuring a collection of more than 20 minerals.

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

Board Games at the Rail Park
Spend your Sunday outdoors with Institute staff! Get an overview of the history of U.S. environmental policy and major environmental events through an amusing assortment of environmental board games.

Fall 2025 Meeting of the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry
Invited speakers will present on topics ranging from medieval medicine to modern climate science.

School Lunch Tour
This interactive drop-in tour reveals how food scientists, the government, and the public have shaped in-school nutrition.

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

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

The Elements of Marie Curie
Join author Dava Sobel for an exciting evening exploring how the glow of radium lit a path for women in science.

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

National Chemistry Week: The Hidden Life of Spices
Discover how spices get their flavors from their chemical makeup at the American Chemical Society’s family-friendly festival.

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

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

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

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

First Friday: Nautical Navigation
Think you have what it takes to survive on the seven seas? Test your skills in a nautical navigation choose-your-own-adventure game!

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

School Lunch Tour
This interactive drop-in tour reveals how food scientists, the government, and the public have shaped in-school nutrition.

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

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

Ullyot Lecture and Award: Sir David W. C. MacMillan
The 2025 Nobel co-laureate in chemistry will present this year’s lecture, followed by a Q&A session and award presentation.

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

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

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