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The Science History Institute’s museum hosts a variety of fun, interactive programs and activities designed for science lovers of all ages.
Take an up-close look at unique items in our handling collection, “drop in” for a tour that explores environmental activism, enjoy a themed story time, or join us after hours for some First Friday festivities.
You can also try our Gallery Games featuring self-guided scavenger hunts, puzzles, and activity sheets that are available every day at our gallery activity table. Go solo or play as a team to learn fun and surprising facts about the history of science.
Take a peek at our upcoming digital exhibition about the Victorian obsession with “exotic” poisonous plants through the murder mysteries of Sherlock Holmes!
This “drop-in” tour explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection that have changed our relationship to this vital substance.
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Explore natural and synthetic fibers and dyes and look at the fascinating histories behind the clothes we wear.
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
This “drop-in” tour explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection that have changed our relationship to this vital substance.
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
This “drop-in” tour explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection that have changed our relationship to this vital substance.
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
This “drop-in” tour explores the importance of water and the histories of pollution and protection that have changed our relationship to this vital substance.