Live Animal Encounters
At the MuseumLive Animal Encounters run daily from 1:30-2pm in the Earth Theater, located in Discovery Basecamp. Led by knowledgeable museum staff, encounters feature 4 live animal ambassadors, a mix of reptiles, birds, mammals and invertebrates, from all around the world. Learn about the natural history, adaptive behaviors and unique stories of animal ambassadors that call our […]
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day
At the MuseumDinosaurs make good movie characters, and so do paleontologists! Find out what’s fake in some prehistoric film scenes and see where the real science shines through. Hear about the most […]
Super Science Saturday: Black and Gold
At the MuseumHow do we show our Pittsburgh pride? Bring on the black and gold! Discover local plants, birds, and bugs that use dazzling black and gold patterns to create their own […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
At the MuseumLooking for family-friendly things to do for Halloween? Join us for Booseum Trick-or-Treat! Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Travel through the museum’s haunted halls to find spooky […]
Super Science Saturday: Clever Creatures
At the MuseumNature often outsmarts us! Gather under the baobab tree to learn how animal ingenuity thrives within this ecological niche. Discover amazing feats of engineering within the natural world that humans […]
Super Science Saturday: Light
At the MuseumThe days may be short on sunlight, but we’re going big on science! Explore qualities of light and luster across the natural world from the glitter of gems to the […]
