Science History Institute
The Science History Institute is an institution that preserves and promotes understanding of the history of science. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it includes a library, museum, archive, research center and conference center.
- Museum
- Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Description: library, museum, and archive in Philadelphia, United States
- Address: 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Also known as“Center for the History of Chemistry”“Chemical Heritage Foundation”“CHF”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include First Bank of the United States and Independence Hall.
First Bank of the United States
Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
The President, Directors and Company of the Bank… First Bank of the United States is situated 360 feet south of Science History Institute.
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historic civic building… Independence Hall is situated 990 feet west of Science History Institute.
Second Bank of the United States
The Second Bank of the United States was the second… Second Bank of the United States is situated 570 feet west of Science History Institute.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old City and Society Hill.
Old City
Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars.
Washington Square West
Washington Square West is a neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Science History Institute
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Latitude
39.94905° or 39° 56′ 57″ north
Longitude
-75.14647° or 75° 8′ 47″ west
Open location code
87F6WVX3+JC
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Vietnamese—“Science History Institute” goes by many names.
化學遺產基金會Chinese
科学史研究所Chinese
科學史研究所Chinese
Science History InstituteDutch
Science History InstituteItalian
CHFJapanese
ケミカル・ヘリテイジ財団Japanese
科学史センターJapanese
科学史研究所Japanese
بنیاد تاریخ دانشPersian
Science History InstituteSwedish
Фән тарихы институтыTatar
Viện lịch sử khoa họcVietnamese
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