Othmer Library Tour

Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at 12:00 PM
315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106Philadelphia, PA

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Since its founding in 1988, the Othmer Library at the Science History Institute has been a haven for research in the history of science—but there's more to the story. Explore the reading room on a guided tour, learn how our collection has grown, and discover why we have one of the most comprehensive rare book collections on chemistry and its alchemical roots.

Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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