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The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) fosters an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society. An independent nonprofit organization, we strive to inspire a passion for chemistry, highlight chemistry’s role in meeting current social challenges, and preserve the story of chemistry across centuries.

CHF maintains major collections of instruments, fine art, photographs, papers, and books. We host conferences and lectures, support research, offer fellowships, and produce educational materials. Our museum and public programs explore subjects ranging from alchemy to nanotechnology.

Discover the Museum at CHF!
> Get acquainted: Preview our exhibits and collections.
> Plan your visit: Check hours, schedule a group tour.
> Share your knowledge: Docents wanted.
Quick links
> Visitor Information
> Othmer Library Catalog (OPAC)
> Classroom Resources
Upcoming events
> Brown Bag Lecture: "The Digital Edition of Isaac Newton’s Alchemical Papers: Challenges and Promises," 9 February
> Joseph Priestley Society Symposium: "The Incubation of Science-Based Start-Up Companies," 11 February
> Brown Bag Lecture: "Bringing Physics to Physicians," 16 February
> See our full events calendar.
CHF Conference Center
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Book your next event at this state-of-the-art meeting venue in the heart of historic Philadelphia.

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Offering historically grounded perspectives on issues related to the molecular sciences and technologies.

Fellowships

Fellowship Opportunities
Graduate and postdoctoral research at CHF
Access our collections; share your work; become part of a unique community of scholars.
Apply by 15 February 2010.

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Multimedia
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Periodic Tabloid
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