Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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.

Hours

Sunday	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday	10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday	Closed
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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Reptiles: LIVE!
Stand eye-to-eye with live reptiles from around the world! Admire colorful lizards, turtles, snakes, and crocodilians in nineteen living dioramas.
Field Trips
Take your class to Reptiles: LIVE! to observe fascinating snakes, colorful lizards, amazing alligators and more. Living animals are housed in enclosures that mimic habitats from around the …
After Dark
Enjoy an adult-only night at the museum with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s After Dark parties – one of the coolest things to do in Pittsburgh.
Sleepovers
Get an all access pass to our newest exhibit Reptiles: LIVE! during your sleepover at the museum!

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.

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