Events
The Troubled History of Alternative Medicine
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Dyes & Textiles Tour
This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.
How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Calamity in Philadelphia
In the second session of this Roundtable course, we cover the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, from the perspective of the free Black community tasked with saving the city.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
First Friday: A Celestial Celebration
Embark on a cosmic journey into the mesmerizing realms of astronomy, space, and the captivating history of our cosmic understanding.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Science & Activism Tour
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
Othmer Library After Hours
Celebrate spring in the library with exhibits, activities, and experiences that explore the role herbs, plants, and flowers have played in the history of science and medicine.
Squealing and Healing: Transplanting Kidneys from Pigs to People
Jayme Locke and Jonathan Moreno will discuss groundbreaking xenotransplantation technology and its ethical implications.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Round and Round: Circularity in Fashion
Join experts from Philadelphia’s leading fashion sustainability initiatives for an engaging panel talk on durable, reusable, and recyclable apparel.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Dyes & Textiles Tour
This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.
How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Return, Rebury, Repatriate
In the third session of this Roundtable course, we discuss the ethical treatment of human remains and how this practice, when done correctly, is imperative to our understanding of the past.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
First Friday: Poisons and Panaceas
Step into the shadows of medicine and mystery at the grand opening of our newest ExhibitLab, Poisons and Panaceas: Inside the 19th-Century Medicine Cabinet.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Women in Chemistry Tour
Drop in for a tour highlighting the central role of women in shaping chemistry and the material sciences throughout history.
Science History Institute Awards 2024
Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of MIT Professor Paula Hammond, TIAX Founder Kenan Sahin, and Scripps CEO Peter Schultz.
Stories of Science: Mothers of Science
This family-friendly program highlights the many women who have contributed to and transformed their scientific fields!
Oral History Training Institute
This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.
How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Bad Blood, Bad Science
In the fourth session of this Roundtable course, we explore how faulty beliefs about race biology influence American medicine.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
The Power of Hollywood: A Conversation on ‘American Energy Cinema’
Raechel Lutz and Conevery Bolton Valencius analyze Hollywood films that feature energy as historical objects.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
There Will Be No First Friday Event in June
Instead, join us on Saturday, June 8, for Curious Histories Fest: Color Your World!
How Science Invented the Myth of Race: Race Correction
In the fifth and final session of this Roundtable course, we show how racial bias is built into medical instruments and introduce the medical students and doctors working to change it.