Carnegie Museum of Natural History

One of the Four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures. Plan Your Visit

Hours


Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Admission

Adults:$19.95
Adults 65 and over: $14.95
Students with ID: $11.95
Children 3 to 18: $11.95
Children 2 and Under: FREE
Access Card Holders: $1.00
Members:FREE
Half-price weekdays after 3 p.m.

General Admission tickets grant visitors access to both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art

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Location


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Oakland
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3131

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  • Book and Tour Group

    Book and Tour Group

    If you have been searching for fun intellectuals who like to read about natural history related topics, you have come to the right place.
  • Theme Night

    Theme Night

    Join us for our brand-new Theme Nights, an all ages party that welcomes everyone to a magical night at the museum.
  • Homeschool Classes

    Homeschool Classes

    Explore the natural world in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s homeschool classes.
  • Summer Camps

    Summer Camps

    If you’re the outdoorsy type, we’ve got you covered with cool science experiments, creepy bugs, huge dinosaurs, and so much more at the natural history or Powdermill camps.

Powdermill Nature Reserve

Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental research center of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, has been dedicated to its mission of research, education, and conservation for more than 50 years. It is a place for scientists, for students, and for families who are interested in the natural world. The Powdermill bird migration research program is home to the one of the longest continually running bird banding stations in the United States. A wide variety of public education programs serve children and adults. Researchers from around the world conduct diverse long- and short-term scientific studies in herpetology, botany, invertebrate zoology, and ornithology.
Visit Powdermill

Visit Powdermill

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1795 Route 381
Rector, PA 15677
(724) 593-6105

Special Member Discounts During Summer Adventure Series

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Cactuses, and the Spine of Appalachia

Annals of Carnegie Museum contents page

Annals of Carnegie Museum

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