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Chemical Heritage Foundation

315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-2222
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Ranked #155 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
2.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Owner description: The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) fosters an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society. An independent, nonprofit organization, CHF... more » Owner description: The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) fosters an understanding of chemistry’s impact on society. An independent, nonprofit organization, CHF maintains major collections of instruments, fine art, photographs, papers, and books. We host conferences and lectures, support research, offer fellowships, and produce educational materials. Our museum and public programs explore subjects ranging from alchemy to nanotechnology. « less
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“Very disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2008
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A museum dedicated to the history of chemistry is a fabulous idea and, if well done, could bring in many visitors. Unfortunately, the museum at the Chemical Heritage Foundation does not live up to expectations. The largest problem is that the exhibits lack narrative continuity. A display about plastics might be located next to a display about DNA, which is... More

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