First Friday: Game on! The Science of Sports | What’s happening in Philadelphia

First Friday: Game on! The Science of Sports

Philly is a sports city, so let's look at the science behind your favorite games!

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Philly is a sports city, so let's look at the science behind your favorite games!

Stop by to learn about the curious history of turf, dirt, and gear, or complete one of our special themed scavenger hunts in honor of the FIFA World Cup. Learn how material science has shaped performance and safety over the decades. 

Celebrate the contributions of LGBTQIA+ scientists with the library team through a curated selection of biographies, archival photographs, and oral histories, as well as materials of past and present perspectives on physical wellness.

Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

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Location:

315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

215-925-2222
Contact name: 
Science History Institute
Dates: 
06/05/2026
Time: 
5-7pm
Price: 
FREE

Ages

All Ages