Happening During Your Visit
Super Science Saturday: Nature’s Palette
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesInvestigate the patterns, shapes, and colors all around us. Use this inspiration to create artwork in your own sketchbook (while supplies last). Explore the dazzling spectrum that helps insects, mammals […]
What Do Animals Talk About?
Earth TheaterWith Brooke Barker, acclaimed, bestselling author and illustrator Special guest Dr. John Wible, Curator of Mammals Pittsburgh-based author and illustrator Brooke Barker (Sad Animal Facts) discusses her new book, How […]
Super Science Saturday:
Egg-stravaganza
At the Museum
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Looking for family-friendly spring-themed activities? Join us for Egg-stravaganza! The egg-citement returns with our annual springtime scavenger hunt and an egg-cellent line-up of things to do with kids! From tiny […]
Super Science Saturday: Backyard Biology
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDid you know that May 18 is Pennsylvania Native Species Day? Learn about nature that’s a little closer to home—identify different local animal species by their tracks and scat, meet […]
Super Science Saturday: All Things Tiny
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin museum staff to explore everything microscopic and unseen! Have you ever wondered how scientists study things too small to see? Meet Madagascar hissing cockroaches Woodrow and Franklin and look […]
Chirp, Chitter Caw: An Evening of Birdsong
Earth TheaterPut on your eye mask, leave the outside world behind, and immerse in the sublime soundscapes of birds. Join artists Chris Hoff and Sam Harnett, creators of The World According […]
Super Science Saturday: Land of the Giants
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSomething big is coming! Take a closer look at some of the largest specimens in our collection, from mammoths to giant geodes. Learn how our planet has supported enormous organisms […]
RADical Day: Free Day
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRADical Days is an annual ‘thank you’ to taxpayers, offering a chance to see the best of Allegheny County's top cultural destinations free of charge! This year, RADical Day at […]
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCarnegie Museums of Pittsburgh presents Hispanic Heritage Celebration Located at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is thrilled to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for family-friendly activities to do for Halloween? Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Investigate seasonal specimens that are not usually on display, including jumping spiders, hairy tarantulas, […]
Super Science Saturday: Animal Communication
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAnimals may not talk, but they have much to share! From seismic elephant vibrations to silverback gorilla body postures, from scent-marking cats to dancing insects, the world around us is […]
Super Science Saturday: Tales from the Field
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMuseum scientists have been working hard all year, traveling near and far to conduct field research and contribute to the newest science! Follow your “Tales of the Field Passport” to […]
Super Science Saturday: Neighborhood Nature
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom a sidewalk crack teeming with plant life to majestic birds of prey soaring over our three rivers, nature is everywhere in the Burgh! Examine how tech can help you […]
Super Science Saturday: Egg-stravagana!
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for family-friendly spring-themed activities? Join us for Egg-stravaganza! The egg-citement returns with our annual springtime scavenger hunt and an egg-cellent line-up of things to do with kids! From tiny […]
Super Science Saturday: The Stories We Keep
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCaring for the museum’s millions of specimens is a BIG job! Investigate the science of conservation and restoration that keeps the cherished objects in our care safe. Meet museum conservators […]
Super Science Saturday: Museum Mysteries
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMuseums are full of mysteries for us to explore! How did those big dinosaur bones get into the museum? What’s behind the miniature door on the 3rd floor? How do […]
Evening Pride Tours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTake a tour with a Natural History Interpreter to explore the museum while celebrating Pride month! We will highlight museum dioramas by sharing new stories and encouraging you to approach […]
Symposium – Discovering Dippy: The Dinosaur That Changed the World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnjoy a day of talks about our beloved mascot by scientists, historians, and museum professionals. Become an expert on the past, present, and future of research and discovery of Pittsburgh’s […]
Super Science Saturday: Dippy’s Jurassic World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFree with admission! Join us for chats with dinosaur experts, crafts, tours, and Dippy-themed fun. Join us for a Jurassic celebration as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of Dippy, […]
Free Public Tours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTake a Free Tour on the Weekends Join our expert Natural History Interpreters for public tours, free with admission. See highlights of favorite exhibitions, learn fun facts, and have your […]
