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.

Image credit Joshua Franzos, Treehouse Media

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Image credit Joshua Franzos, Treehouse Media

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

Location


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

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  • Bring the Museum to You

    Bring the Museum to You

    Our expert educators, live animals, and 8-foot interactive dinosaur puppet want to meet you! Bring museum programs to your site.
  • Sensory Friendly Saturday

    Sensory Friendly Saturday

    Families with members on the autism spectrum or who experience sensory overload are welcome to visit the museum for a quieter experience in a more controlled environment.
  • Field Trips

    Field Trips

    Take your class on a field trip to Carnegie Museum of Natural History, where active research happens every day.
  • After Dark

    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.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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
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dermestid frass under moth specimen

Bugs That Really Bug Us—Systematic Freezing of the Entire Collection in Invertebrate Zoology

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“Minecraft™ Lied to Me!?”

woman collecting snail species in the woods

Tornadoes, Snails, and Sample Sizes