# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Before there was chemistry, there was chymistry, and before there was chymistry, there was alchemy!About this EventJoin us as we unveil our newest permanent exhibition, . You’ll be transported back in time through one of the largest collections of alchemical art in the world. Get a glimpse into the past, when alchemists sought to uncover nature’s “secrets” by exploring the transformation of matter through experimentation, secrecy, and coded language. Fire and Gold takes visitors on a journey from underground mines into cluttered workshops and fiery laboratories through remarkable paintings and rare books from the 15th through the 19th centuries.On display in our newly reopened Fisher Gallery, an intimate space overlooking the Institute’s Othmer Library of Chemical History, Fire and Gold is best viewed in groups of no larger than 12. Attendees will be assigned 15-minute viewing time slots upon arrival on a first-come, first-served basis.You can learn more about alchemy by visiting our Alchemists & Early Scientists page, where you’ll find articles, podcasts, collections, and other content illustrating the long human history of curiosity, experimentation, and discovery about the natural and material world.Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450–1850) has been made possible by the generous support of Barry Arkles and Janine Black.Agenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PMReception with light refreshments and interactive activities🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:45 PMTimed viewing slots every 15 minutes🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PMCurator's remarks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/an-alchemical-affair-a-fire-and-gold-opening-celebration/100001996817599192
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Science History Institute
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Science History Institute
- **lat**: 39.949024
- **long**: -75.14644299999998
- **full address**: Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration being held?
  - **A:** An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration?
  - **A:** An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration is organized by Science History Institute.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If An Alchemical Affair: A 'Fire and Gold' Opening Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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