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	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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Theme Night
Join us for our brand-new Theme Nights, an all ages party that welcomes everyone to a magical night at the museum.
Super Science Saturdays
Celebrate with dinosaurs, discover secrets of DNA, and learn what it is like to be a scientist in the field at Super Science Saturdays!
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.
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, 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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