The history of science—we’ve come a long way, baby!

Philadelphia boasts several wonderful institutes and museums that bring the history of science alive.  The locations are throughout the city but provide the visitor with the ability to step into the world of science from a different vantage point.

One such location is the Wagner Free Institute of Science of Philadelphia.  The Institute began in 1855 as one of the earliest free adult science education programs in the United States. From the beginning it has combined public access to natural history and science materials with lively educational programs taught by acknowledged scholars.  Another location is the Chemical Heritage Foundation which fosters an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society.  There are several current exhibitsavailable for viewing that help connect chemistry to everyday life.

There are other museums and institutes throughout the city as well that promote an understanding of science, however these two locations allow the visitor to step back in time and gain a deeper understanding of exactly how far we’ve come.

—Christine Royce, Conference Chairperson

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