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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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.
Harvest Moon
Put on your best dancing shoes and join us for a night of laughter and dancing at Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Harvest Moon!
Homeschool Classes
Explore the natural world in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s homeschool classes.
Scientists Live
Museum researchers share information about their scientific work and answer questions from commenters as part of a video series.

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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