Grand Opening of Marvels and Ciphers at the Chemical Heritage Foundation 3/5 5-8pm

Posted on | February 19, 2010 | Comments Off

A place like the Chemical Heritage Foundation needs to think outside the norm to come up with creative events that will spur popular interest in chemistry — but they have been able to deliver, so far, with their fun First Friday events and an engaging, albeit small museum — so I’m really looking forward to their next big exhibit, Marvels and Ciphers.

Marvels and Ciphers opens the door to reactions—both chemical and personal.

For centuries, with means ranging from alchemy to quantum-enabled technologies, scientists have struggled to understand the material world—with varying degrees of success. Public responses to scientific debate and discovery are even more varied. A single breakthrough can elicit fascination and hope as well as anxiety and fear.

With paintings, photographs, books, and cartoons, Marvels and Ciphers explores the inevitable social complexity of scientific pursuits.

The exhibit opens on March 1st, but there is an opening celebration on the 5th as part of First Friday in Old City. CHF is on 315 Chestnut Street in the heart of the historic district.

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