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First-Class Flora: A Stamp Collection of Medicinal Plants
This outdoor exhibition presents a unique historical intersection between professional science and a personal hobby.
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A Dance with the Occult
What Theosophy reveals about a moment when science and the occult were not so neatly opposed.
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‘Flash! Bang! Boom!’ Exhibition Opening Lights Up the Night
Launch party attendees explore the history and science of fireworks with rare books, stunning artworks, set pieces, pyrotechnic-themed objects, a curator’s talk, and alfresco dining.
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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE
The Soapy Origins of a Sandalwood Smuggler
A war between police and a notorious outlaw riveted South India for more than a decade. At the conflict’s roots was a centuries-old saga of scarcity and control.
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Flash! Bang! Boom!
A History of Fireworks
Part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, this sparkling new exhibition explores the origins of and the science behind fireworks.
On view through July 31, 2027
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SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES
Mikhail Vasil’evich Lomonosov
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First Friday: May Flowers
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History of Molecular Biology Collection
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Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
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About
Magazine
Podcasts
Events
Museum Hours:
Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm
EXHIBITIONS
First-Class Flora: A Stamp Collection of Medicinal Plants
This outdoor exhibition presents a unique historical intersection between professional science and a personal hobby.
Learn More
COLLECTIONS BLOG
A Dance with the Occult
What Theosophy reveals about a moment when science and the occult were not so neatly opposed.
Read
NEWS
‘Flash! Bang! Boom!’ Exhibition Opening Lights Up the Night
Launch party attendees explore the history and science of fireworks with rare books, stunning artworks, set pieces, pyrotechnic-themed objects, a curator’s talk, and alfresco dining.
Learn More
DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE
The Soapy Origins of a Sandalwood Smuggler
A war between police and a notorious outlaw riveted South India for more than a decade. At the conflict’s roots was a centuries-old saga of scarcity and control.
Read
Flash! Bang! Boom!
A History of Fireworks
Part of America’s 250th birthday celebration, this sparkling new exhibition explores the origins of and the science behind fireworks.
On view through July 31, 2027
Learn More
Featured
SCIENTIFIC BIOGRAPHIES
Mikhail Vasil’evich Lomonosov
EVENTS
First Friday: May Flowers
Collections
History of Molecular Biology Collection
CONFERENCE CENTER
Host an Event
DISTILLATIONS PODCAST
Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth
Visit
Group & School Tours
Collect. Preserve. Interpret. Share.
Through research, storytelling, public programming, and educational outreach, we reveal how science is embedded in our daily lives.
Museum
Library
Stories
Education
Collections
Research
scihistoryorg
Happy Earth Day! 🌎️
Did you know that the inaug
📚️ Happy National Library Week! 📚️
🎉Join us to
Happy Herbalist Day! 🌿
This is an illustration
Woah, talk about a Spring heatwave! 🌞🥵
Image is
🎆 We'd like to extend a huge thank you to the near
🎆 Get ready to celebrate, because the Red, White,
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