Suzanne A.
10/14/2025
This free museum is a hidden gem. It's located in the middle of the historic district. It has lots of cool science exhibits that interest both adults and kids. Be sure to check out the Lunchtime...
Science History Institute
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315 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Founded in 1982, the Science History Institute collects, preserves, interprets, and shares the lesser-known and sometimes overlooked stories from the history of science and technology. And we don’t just mean discoveries made in laboratories. We dive deep into the history of scientific successes and failures, with a focus on expanding knowledge and broadening our understanding of how science and society intersect. We tell the stories behind the science. Visit the Institute’s museum and library, listen to our podcasts, read our magazine and blog, attend our programs, and browse our digital collections. It’s all free so you can be free to discover the science in your life.
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Ren N.
4/16/2025
Free!! It's only about one floor of stuff with a ton of scientific history where you can browse and learn the origins of each invention. Free admission! Nice bathrooms!!!
Bill M.
12/16/2024
This is an overdue review for one of my favorite Philly science museums, which also happens to be one of my favorite non-art-themed First Friday destinations! This review is somewhat biased since...
Cherie C.
4/18/2024
Great free museum in Old City that you should visit. Their programming is always interesting--don't miss their First Friday events. The changing exhibits are always on topics that fascinate me:...
Katie K.
1/7/2025
Went to a speech about the chemistry of tea. It was lovely. I enjoyed being able to drink a cup (or two) of tea while learning about the most optimal way to brew tea. There was also a nice...
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