Science History Institute, Research center and museum in Philadelphia, United States.
The Science History Institute holds a collection of scientific instruments, books, and documents dating from the 15th to the 20th century in its facility.
The institution began in 1982 as the Center for the History of Chemistry through a partnership between the American Chemical Society and the University of Pennsylvania.
The institute maintains an oral history program that records interviews with scientists, documenting their experiences and contributions to scientific advancement over time.
The institute provides research fellowships, access to archives, and educational resources through its library, museum spaces, and conference facilities throughout the year.
The Othmer Library contains specialized collections of alchemical manuscripts and early scientific texts that span multiple centuries of chemical and scientific discovery.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1982
Founders: Arnold Thackray
Address: 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Website: https://sciencehistory.org
GPS coordinates: 39.94890,-75.14650
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
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