First Friday: Science for All
Come celebrate diversity, accessibility, and the universal spirit of scientific exploration. Together, let’s envision a future where science truly belongs to everyone.
The “Science for All” First Friday event will feature a new oral history-based Voices of Science audio tour centered on five boundary-breaking scientists, as well as handling collection activities that explore assistive technology in the laboratory (from braille-based chemical notation to new tactile deep-space images produced by the James Webb Space Telescope). We’ll also be showcasing our collection of handcrafted personal prosthetics made by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Morris A. Robbins (1916–2004), who designed and fabricated his own prosthetics before other versions were widely available.
From the cosmos to your kitchen, try out assistive tools that reimagine scientific understanding. Did you know that we have an amazing ability to study the structure of objects using our hands, fingers . . . and tongues? Explore and interact with many different tactile tools that teach us about the world around us. Meet with special guests from Philly Touch Tours, who will share expertise in making museum experiences accessible to individuals with vision impairment, or learn more about the Art-Reach “ACCESS” program, which helps make cultural experiences more affordable and inclusive.
