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Friday, October 07, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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https://www.chemheritage.org/event/first-friday-we-used-to-have-fun
People remember the iconic chemistry set as filled with interesting (read: dangerous) chemicals and exciting experiments. They have fond recollections of blowing something up in a fit of discovery, and many people who played with chemistry sets in the 1950s and 1960s claim that current sets—allegedly dulled by regulations and parental fears—are no longer “fun.” Except what if that’s not true?
Get in on the debate about the decreased popularity of chemistry sets with a program that will have you exploring everything from Kircher’s wild conjectural cat piano to experiments you definitely can’t try at home. Afterward, decide for yourself if we only used to have fun. Be sure to check out all of our science kits and toys on display in the Science at Play exhibition before it closes on Saturday.
Get in on the debate about the decreased popularity of chemistry sets with a program that will have you exploring everything from Kircher’s wild conjectural cat piano to experiments you definitely can’t try at home. Afterward, decide for yourself if we only used to have fun. Be sure to check out all of our science kits and toys on display in the Science at Play exhibition before it closes on Saturday.