Happening During Your Visit
Moriarty Science Seminar: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance Speaker: Ryan E. Emanuel Indigenous peoples often face barriers to participation in decision-making about their contemporary and ancestral territories. In the United States, the extent to which Indigenous voices are heard, let alone incorporated into decision-making, depends heavily on whether or not Native nations […]
Super Science Saturday: Rockin Minerals
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn about some of the more than 30,000 specimens in our minerals collection! Look for your birthstone on display in Wertz Gallery, solve rockin’ clues about our specimens with a mineral-themed scavenger hunt, and more. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day 2021
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe love dinosaurs every day, but especially Jurassic Day! Explore the world premiere exhibition Dinosaur Armor on its last day at the museum, wander through Dinosaurs in Their Time, and complete a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]
Super Science Saturday: Splish Splash
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCool off from the summer heat and make a splash at the museum! Learn the stages of the water cycle, find out which animals have aquatic adaptations, and discover how water is continuing to shape our natural world. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud […]
“What’s New” Scavenger Hunt
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe're always working behind the scenes to display new pieces in the museum. Can you find the most recent additions and a few favorites that have recently re-opened on your next visit? Free with museum admission—pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at admission.
Live Animal Encounter
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLive Animal Encounters are temporarily paused. Our animals will return, and we invite you to check back soon.
Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMeet our dedicated scientists and researchers and learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Section of Botany by studying specimens under a microscope, learning about the effect of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere on plants, and checking out herbarium […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWander through our haunted halls as you search for clues to solve our scavenger hunt, reveal spooky specimens, and earn Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to wear your safety mask even if your costume includes a different mask. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]
Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore holiday traditions from around the world with Jólakötturinn (Jóla for short), the Icelandic Yule Cat. Solve Jóla’s riddles on a scavenger hunt to earn goodies, learn how to play dreidel, and enjoy a memorable holiday afternoon at the museum. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]
Super Science Saturday: Polar Party
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChill out and celebrate the coldest days of the year with your family at the museum! Follow a scavenger hunt of frosty clues to learn how plants and animals have adapted to survive in polar environments. Plus, try our rockhopper penguin rock course and chat with museum staff about polar bears and Dippy the dinosaur. […]
Super Science Saturday: We Love Nature
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for family-friendly things to do this February? Celebrate Palentine’s Day at the museum! Today is all about finding the pulse that connects us all. Get your own heart pumping by doing the waggle dance and trying other active challenges. Discover surprising examples of cooperation between different species—whether it’s ants caring for aphids or birds […]
Super Science Saturday: Monster Fish
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat lurks in the deep? Explore the science and lore of elusive giant fish and discover their unique evolutionary advantages. Go on a fish-themed scavenger hunt through the museum and immerse yourself in all things aquatic. Meet fishing enthusiasts and scientists who care for local ponds, streams, and rivers and learn how you can play […]
