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SUMMARY:Symposium - Discovering Dippy: The Dinosaur That Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day of talks about our beloved mascot by scientists\, historians\, and museum professionals. \nBecome an expert on the past\, present\, and future of research and discovery of Pittsburgh’s favorite dinosaur – the one and only Dippy! Talks by leading scientists\, historians\, and museum professionals will get you acquainted with a whole new side of Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s beloved mascot. \nSpeakers include\, Tom Rea\, the author of Bone Wars: The Excavation and Celebrity of Andrew Carnegie’s Dinosaur\, Dr. John Whitlock\, one of the world’s experts on Diplodocus carnegii and its relatives\, Dr. Aja Carter\, a postdoctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University who uses robots to investigate the biology of extinct animals\, Phil Fraley\, the renowned artist and museum professional who led the remounting of Dippy\, T. rex\, and more for our Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition\, and our very own dinosaur researchers Dr. Sarah Davis and Dr. Matt Lamanna. \nCome for one lecture or stay for the day! All dino-enthusiasts\, aspiring scientists\, natural history lovers\, and friends of the museum are welcome to help us celebrate Dippy’s discovery 125 years ago. \nFriday\, July 12\, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.\nRegister Now\n\nSchedule: \n10-10:30 a.m. – Check-in \n10:30-10:40 a.m. – Welcome remarks \n10:40-11:30 a.m. – “Boneheads and Brilliant Men: The Discovery and Celebrity\nof Andrew Carnegie’s Dinosaur” – Tom Rea\, Author/journalist (retired) \n11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. – “Resurrecting a Titan: What We Know About the Life of Dippy\,\nand How We Know It” John Whitlock\, Associate Professor\, Mount Aloysius College \n12:20-1:10 p.m. – Lunch break \n1:10-2:00 p.m. – “Motion from Stone: The Dawn of Paleobionics” –  Aja Carter\, Postdoctoral fellow\, Carnegie Mellon University \n2:00-2:50 p.m. –  “Reimagining the Carnegie Dinosaurs” –  Phil Fraley\, Founder/owner/CEO (retired)\, Phil Fraley Productions \n2:50-3:10 p.m. – Coffee break \n3:10-4:00 p.m. – “How Colorful Was Dippy? Deciphering the Appearance of Extinct Dinosaurs” – Sarah Davis\, Collection Manager of Vertebrate Paleontology\, Carnegie Museum of Natural History \n4:00-4:50 p.m. – Where the Wild Things Are: The Strange Southern Hemisphere Cousins of Diplodocus carnegii” – Matt Lamanna\, Mary R. Dawson Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology\, Carnegie Museum of Natural History \n4:50-5:00 p.m. – Closing remarks \n  \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/discovering-dippy-125/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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SUMMARY:Super Science Saturday: Dippy's Jurassic World
DESCRIPTION:Free with admission! Join us for chats with dinosaur experts\, crafts\, tours\, and Dippy-themed fun. \nJoin us for a Jurassic celebration as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of Dippy\, Pittsburgh’s oldest icon! Try your hand at excavation in Bone Hunters’ Quarry and learn how scientists safely bring specimens back from the field. Hear about the most recent dino discoveries and ask museum staff your most pressing questions about the flora and fauna that inhabited one of the most fascinating—and popular—geological periods in our Earth’s history. \n\n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=”Items have been added.\nProceed to Cart.“]\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nSuper Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber\, Tender Care Learning Centers\, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh\, and Discover Westmoreland.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/super-science-saturday-dippy-jurassic/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Take a Free Tour on the Weekends\nJoin our expert Natural History Interpreters for public tours\, free with admission. See highlights of favorite exhibitions\, learn fun facts\, and have your burning questions answered. Tours meet on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the entrance to Dinosaurs in Their Time. \nMeet at the entrance to Dinosaurs in Their Time. \nTours will run on Saturdays and Sundays through the month of August. \n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/free-public-tours/2024-08-03/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T160000
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CREATED:20240717T172218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T172836Z
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SUMMARY:Super Science Saturday: Edge of Extinction
DESCRIPTION:What triggers an extinction event\, and how do scientists use evidence of mass extinctions to prepare for the future? Explore the causes of extinction throughout geologic time and learn how humans are having an impact today.  Meet scientists who use their discoveries to understand our changing climate and explore conservation success stories of local species brought back from the edge of extinction.   \n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=”Items have been added.\nProceed to Cart.“]\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nSuper Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber\, Tender Care Learning Centers\, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh\, and Discover Westmoreland.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/super-science-saturday-edge-of-extinction/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T104500
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. \nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History \nTickets: Free with Museum Admission \nJoin us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page\, one book\, or stay for the whole 45 minutes. Meets at the bench in the entrance of the Kamin Hall of Dinosaurs. Registration is not required. \nBuy your tickets in advance!\n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=’Proceed to Cart.‘]\n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/storytime-at-the-museum/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T160000
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SUMMARY:Super Science Saturday: Light and Color in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 14\, 2024\, Noon – 4 p.m.\nCarnegie Museum of Natural History\nFree with museum admission\n\nColors and light play important roles in the natural world\, and things aren’t always how they appear! Explore the visual features animals use to blend in and stand out. Inspect beautiful minerals and gems that dazzle\, and how they change when different types of light are cast. Watch iridescent insects change color before your eyes. Find nature’s rainbow\, and more\, as we examine light\, color\, and patterns in the natural world around us. \nMuseum Admission is Required to Attend This Event\nGet tickets and select Dec. 14 for the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\nSponsors\nSuper Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber\, Tender Care Learning Centers\, a proud partner of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh\, and Discover Westmoreland.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/super-science-saturday-light-2/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T150000
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day Spotlights
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, January 20\, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.\nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History\nTickets: Free with Museum Admission\nDrop-in for Spotlights led by Natural History Interpreters in honor of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day on January 20. Learn about simple changes we can make to protect the environment and improve the world around us on this national day of service. Discover how Harriet Tubman used her deep knowledge of the weather\, wildlife\, and plants to lead enslaved people to safety on the Underground Railroad\, and see a muskrat specimen up close. \nBuy your tickets in advance!\n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=’Proceed to Cart.‘]\n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-spotlight-tours/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T150000
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CREATED:20250130T142318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T210322Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Spotlights
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturdays and Sundays\, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History \nTickets: Free with Museum Admission \nDrop-in for Spotlights throughout the museum led by Natural History Interpreters to celebrate Black History Month. Learn about Black naturalists past and present\, such as Harriet Tubman\, birder and conservationist J. Drew Lanham\, and urban ecologist Christopher Schnell. Explore Pittsburgh’s steel history and the role of Black steelworkers. Plus\, see mineral\, bird\, and mammal specimens up close. Spotlights will vary throughout the month\, and each experience will be unique. \nBuy Admission Tickets in Advance\n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=’Proceed to Cart.‘]\n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/black-history-month-spotlights/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T123000
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SUMMARY:Museum Highlight Tours: Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturdays and Sundays\, 12:30-1:00 p.m. and Thursdays\, 5:00-5:30 p.m. \nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History \nTickets: Free with Museum Admission \nJoin our museum experts for a 30-minute tour exploring all things natural history to celebrate Black History Month. Come see the museum in a new light as we explore the history and contributions of members of the Black community to the fields of science and nature. \nLook for the tour sign-in at the entrance to Dinosaurs in Their Time. Limited capacity. \nBuy your tickets in advance!\n[swaddtocarttimed site=”6″ group=”279″ sw_msg_add_to_cart=’Proceed to Cart.‘]\n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/museum-highlight-tours-black-history-month/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T004811
CREATED:20251223T183950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192947Z
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SUMMARY:Day Off at the Museums: Teen Takeover
DESCRIPTION:STEAM into the New Year\nMonday\, December 29\, 2025\nNoon–3 p.m.\nSpend your day off in a world of creativity and discovery! Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History as they join forces for a full day of STEAM-powered fun alongside Museum Educators and experts.  \nStart the day in the Hall of Sculpture\, where you’ll enjoy food\, music\, and STEAM-based drop-in activities designed to spark imagination. Then\, journey through the museum for interactive gallery engagements and deeper dives into science and art.
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/day-off-at-the-museums-teen-takeover/
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T163825Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. \nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History \nTickets: Free with Museum Admission \nJoin us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page\, one book\, or stay for the whole time. Meets in Discovery Basecamp. Registration is not required. \nPurchase museum admission in advance → \n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/storytime-at-the-museum-2025-11-07/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:At the Museum\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-4007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T163443Z
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SUMMARY:Trio Tour
DESCRIPTION:When: Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. \nWhere: Carnegie Museum of Natural History \nTickets: Free with museum admission. Get Tickets → \nJoin knowledgeable Natural History Interpreters to explore three connected specimens\, objects\, or dioramas on 30-minute tours. Sometimes the connections will be straightforward\, but sometimes you’ll need the expertise of a Natural History Interpreter to connect the dots. Registration not required. \nCurrent Tour Theme (March 1–May 31): Nests\, Eggs\, and Chicks \nUpcoming Themes \nJune 5–August 30: Pennsylvania Geology \nSeptember 4–November 29: Botany Biomes \nDecember 4–February 28\, 2027: Hibernation Preparation \nTours take place Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays only. \n 
URL:https://carnegiemnh.org/event/trio-tour/2026-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Happening During Your Visit
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