Exhibitions
Bugs and Bakelite buttons. Lab notes and lifesaving letters. Vaccines and vats of bright, colorful dyes. Our exhibitions explore the diverse and surprising histories behind the science that shapes our world.
The Science History Institute Museum is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm. You can also explore our digital exhibitions on Google Arts & Culture or revisit your favorite shows from the past.
Superheroes, Science, and the Environment
This ExhibitLab display highlights the unexpected connections between the pages of comic books and real-life environmental issues.
Is the Plastic Bag History?
Our latest outdoor exhibition explores the history of a familiar object from a surprising number of angles.
BOLD: Color from Test Tube to Textile
Take a colorful journey through more than 150 years of synthetic dye-making.