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Science History Institute

Museum · Old City ·

Science History Institute

Museum · Old City ·
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Free and open to the public in Old City, this engaging museum connects alchemy to plastics with hands‑on exhibits and First Friday events. Prominently listed by Visit Philadelphia and hosts frequent free programs.

https://www.sciencehistory.org/visit/hours-admission
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Museum of science history with interactive exhibits

free museum
science history
chemistry
interactive exhibits
history of science
friendly staff
old city
alchemy
Google Rating
4.7 (130)
Yelp Rating
4.5
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315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Get directions

Restroom
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Science History Institute by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
Science History Institute by null
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Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
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Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
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Museum of science history with interactive exhibits

free museum
science history
chemistry
interactive exhibits
history of science
friendly staff
old city
alchemy
Google Rating
4.7 (130)
Yelp Rating
4.5
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in

315 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Get directions

Restroom
Free Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
Science History Institute by null
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