Science History Institute

The Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the stories from the history of science and technology.

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  • Phone

    (215) 925-2222

  • Website

    sciencehistory.org

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  • Type

    Museum

Address

315 Chestnut Street (3rd and 4th Streets) Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

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Wi-Fi Free

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Philadelphia Science Festival

Immerse yourself in the world of the fishes , past and present. Hear a talk on important oceanic expeditions and take a tour of the new X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out exhibition . 4/24, 5-8pm. Free Read more

Visit Philly

The 10,000-square-foot museum houses the permanent exhibition Making Modernity , showcasing hundreds of 18th- to 20th-century artifacts telling the stories of discoveries that shaped the modern world.

Audrey Hamelers

They have artistic exhibits that change pretty frequently—right now it's "Sensing Change", about awareness and observance of the environment. Very cool!

Philadelphia Science Festival

Join local comedians + historians of science for a journey back in time. Take a lighthearted look at when our best scientific intentions weren't always a good thing. 4/25 7pm. $5 advance, $7 at door Read more

RC

They do a nice job at informing the average person about chemicals and their relation to your own life. Nice exhibits .

Josh B

Currently on display "the Whole of Nature", historical engravings from alchemical books .

Concierge

Enjoy their free exhibit "Making Modernity " a fun and interesting way to learn how chemistry has touched our lives.

Alex Ruzzarin

Good museum

Casey

The conference venue, just for reference.

Katie Colon

Excellent tapas . Wait, that's Amadas

Ron Blum

First Friday evening open 5-8

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