Science is all around us. It shapes who we are and what we do –
from the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, to the water we
drink. But how science impacts our lives often goes unnoticed – we
simply don’t see it. The Science History Institute
illuminates the science and technology that is “hidden in plain
sight.” We explore compelling but often lesser-known stories of
science – and we don’t
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just mean discoveries made by scientists in laboratories. We dive
deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, strange
surprises, and mishaps. We tell the stories behind the science.
So, visit our museum and library, listen to our podcasts,
read our magazine, and explore our digital collections and blog to
be awakened to scientific stories that are interesting and
delightful. And we’re free, so that you can be free to discover the
science embedded in your life. The Science History Institute is
located at 315 Chestnut Street in the heart of Old City,
Philadelphia’s historic district. Open Wednesday – Saturday 10:00
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.. Admission is FREE. Visit Sciencehistory.org for
more information.