Programs for Scouts
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can work toward badges, patches, quests, or journeys with programs at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Our scout programs are a fun, creative way to learn about science and nature all year long.
Contact Mandi Lyon at lyonm@carnegiemnh.org to learn how our programs can help you check off your troop’s requirements.
Upcoming Events for Scouts

Past Events › Scouts
January 2018
Brownie Household Elf Badge

Badge requirements met during workshop: Household Elf Step 1 Choice 3, Step 2 Choice 3, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 3, Step 5 Choice 3 (Note: After the workshop, some requirements will need to be completed at home with a family member.)
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one Girl Scout registered adult per five scouts for groups or one Girl Scout registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
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Saturday, January 27, 2018
9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $22
This event has sold out. Please join us for future scout programs.
February 2018
Boy Scouts American Cultures Merit Badge

Merit Badge pre-requisites: American Culture 5
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: American Culture 1d, 1e, 2-4
Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one BSA registered adult per five scouts for groups or one BSA registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership. Badge pre-requisites and requirements met during the workshop are listed with each badge.
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Saturday, February 10, 2018
9 a.m.–noon
Fees and Registration: $20
March 2018
Boy Scouts Geology Merit Badge

Merit Badge pre-requisites: Geology NONE
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Geology 1-3, 4b, 5c, or 5d
Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one BSA registered adult per five scouts for groups or one BSA registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership. Badge pre-requisites and requirements met during the workshop are listed with each badge.
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Saturday, March 10, 2018
9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $20
May 2018
Junior and Cadette First Aid Badge
Girl Scouts can visit the museum to learn first aid skills and practice what to do in the event of an emergency. Come prepared to ask questions about how to respond in the event of an emergency with our visiting first responder! Girl Scouts will also assemble their own personal first aid kit. Juniors and Cadettes who complete the workshop will receive the First Aid Badge.
Badge requirements met during workshop:
First Aid (Juniors): Step 1 Choice 1, Step 2 Choice 2, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 2, Step 5 Choice 1
First Aid (Cadettes): Step 1 Choice 3, Step 2 Choice 1, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 3, Step 5 Choice 1
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one Girl Scout registered adult per five scouts for groups or one Girl Scout registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
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Saturday, May 12, 2018
9 a.m.–noon
Fees and Registration: $20
June 2018
Brownie Bugs Badge and Daisy Bugs Patch

Badge requirements met during workshop: Bugs (Brownies) Step 1 Choice 1, Step 2 Choice 3, Step 3 Choice 1, Step 4 Choice 1, Step 5 Choice 3
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one Girl Scout registered adult per five scouts for groups or one Girl Scout registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
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Saturday, June 2, 2018
9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $22
October 2018
Boy Scouts Archaeology Merit Badge
Learn about the field of archaeology at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Participate in a mock dig and help prepare an archaeological exhibit for display. Learn about the traditional dwellings, clothing, and crafts of the Iroquois in the Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians.
Merit Badge pre-requisites: Archaeology 4 and 5
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Archaeology 1-3, 6, 7a, 8b, 9a, 10, 11
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one BSA registered adult per five scouts for groups or one BSA registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $20
Final Day to Register: October 10, 2018
November 2018
Boy Scouts Indian Lore Merit Badge
Examine artifacts from the Tlingit, Hopi, Lakota, and Iroquois in Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians. Compare and contrast traditional dwellings, tribal government, language, and many other aspects of these diverse cultures past and present.
Merit Badge pre-requisites: Indian Lore 3a
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Indian Lore 1, 2, 3d, 4a or 4c, 5a or 5f
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one BSA registered adult per five scouts for groups or one BSA registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
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Saturday, November 3, 2018
1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $20
Final Day to Register: October 31, 2018
March 2019
BSA Merit Badge Workshop: Reptile and Amphibian Study
Learn about the lifestyles, diets and habitats of reptiles and amphibians that live locally and globally. Observe and learn identify living reptiles from around the world on a guided tour of the exhibition Reptiles: LIVE! Examine museum specimens to compare and contrast features that help species protect themselves and survive in diverse environments. Merit Badge pre-requisites: Reptile and Amphibian Study 8, 9a or 9c Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Reptile and Amphibian Study 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,…
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Scouts BSA Archaeology Merit Badge
Learn about the field of archaeology at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Participate in a mock dig and help prepare an archaeological exhibit for display. Learn about the traditional dwellings, clothing, and crafts of the Iroquois in the Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians.
Merit Badge pre-requisites: Archaeology 4 and 5
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Archaeology 1-3, 6, 7a, 8b, 9a, 10, 11
Registration fee includes same-day admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Required adult chaperones may register at no charge: one BSA registered adult per five scouts for groups or one BSA registered adult per independent scout. Chaperone requirements ensure that all workshop activities maintain two-deep leadership.
1–4 p.m.
Fees and Registration: $20
Final Day to Register: October 16, 2019