Curious Histories Fest 2025
Curious Histories Fest returns! Join us for our third annual celebration of science, history, exploration, and experimentation.
The day will feature free hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, as well as exciting talks, tours, and highlights from our special collections. Visit our museum; talk to curators and experts; take part in performances, story times, and special events; and immerse yourself in curiosity!
It’s Lunchtime!
Curious Histories Fest highlights a new theme each year. Inspired by our exhibition Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray, this year we’re exploring the history of food science and efforts to feed children in school. Check back for details.
Curious Histories Fest is open to all ages. Admission and programs are free; food and drink are pay-as-you-go. No reservations are necessary.
Major funding for Curious Histories Fest is provided by the Bolte Family Foundation with additional support from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
More events
Virtual Talk: Women in Chemistry
Join us on Zoom for a virtual talk highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Transitioning to a Sustainable Chemical Industry: Lessons from History
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.
Animals in Historic Philadelphia: Food, Labor, and Industry
Learn about the surprising role of animals in shaping urban life in the 19th and early 20th centuries.