Events
MXenes and the Era of 2D Materials by Design
Yury Gogotsi will discuss the multitude of applications offered by MXenes, the fastest growing family of nanomaterials.
First Friday: Not-So-Secret Recipes
Take a journey through the kitchen and the chemistry lab as we look at the delicious side of food science!
Science & Activism Tour
From Rachel Carson to ACT UP, explore how scientists and activists have shaped discovery and created change.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Stacking Stones: Installing an Egyptian Palace at the Penn Museum
Penn Museum conservator Julia Commander explains how museums manage to assemble massive objects and structures indoors.
Dyes & Textiles Tour
This “drop-in” tour highlights the science of natural dyes and textiles, the technology behind synthetic clothing, and the impact of fashion on human health and the environment.
Stories of Science
Join us in our museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights strange and surprising stories from the history of science!
Philly Holiday Experience: Free Museum Day
Join us for special gallery tours and hands-on activities as part of Welcome America’s Philly Holiday Experience.
Oral History Training Institute
This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.
The Arthur D. Little Story: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Kenan Sahin will trace the legacy of ADL and its implications for the future of R&D in the United States.
First Friday: The Story of Soap
Join us for an exciting lecture and soap-making demonstration by historian Julian Silverman, inspired by the historical science spectacles of Michael Faraday and the Royal Society.
Sugar Consumption and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Sweet Correlation?
This ACS Webinar will examine possible uses of GLP-1 agonists including PCOS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s addiction, liver disease, and even some types of cancer.
Oral History Training Institute
This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.
Storytelling as Pedagogy: Historical Biographies in STEM and Social Studies
The 2024 Cain Conference will explore how the stories of diverse scientists can empower young girls and people of color to see themselves as valuable contributors to the STEM fields.
Oral History Training Institute
This virtual training workshop introduces researchers to oral history and research interview methodologies.