Experimental Musings

It began as a plan, as most projects do. But what’s happened since – four native tree and plant installation events with more than 60 volunteers and ongoing support from the community – is part of the ProtoPath’s evolution, and we can’t wait to see how it continues to develop!

In order to inspire girls to go into STEM careers, they have to know what types of jobs are available. With a nod to our traveling exhibition Mental Health: Mind Matters, our recent Girls in Science event focused on careers in medicine, neuroscience, and mental health.

To celebrate black excellence and legacy during Black History Month, our staff offer their recommendations of books, movies, and other media created by black writers and scientists.

While some aspects of this year's Model Railroad Show will look different to help limit the spread of COVID-19, one piece will look very familiar ... especially for anyone who took a train out of Broad Street Station!

While the Museum isn’t a collections-based institution, we still have a robust assortment of objects, each with an interesting story to tell. One such item, a daguerreotype, reveals the important impact photography has had on science.