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Super Science Saturday: Archaeology Extravaganza
Spend a day at the Natural History Museum, and learn about ancient cultures with free, hands-on activities throughout the museum. Talk to museum experts, examine ancient artifacts, and meet live animals native to famous archaeological sites.
Super Science Saturday: Egg-cellent Egg Hunt
Join us for our annual Egg-cellent Egg Hunt! Follow clues that lead to treats, and meet live springtime animals! This event is designed for children 3–10 years old. Scavenger hunt maps and prizes are available on a first come first serve basis.
Super Science Saturday: Naturefest
Escape the winter doldrums by exploring our action-packed Naturefest! This Super Science Saturday will celebrate Earth Day and explore activities related to our exhibition We Are Nature: Living in the Anthropocene! Meet and greet our exciting live animals, dig into nature-themed activities, enjoy a relevant movie on our big screen, and chat with local environmental […]
Super Science Saturday: Found in Pennsylvania
Learn more about the people, places and things that call PA home! Meet local experts studying native species and preserving local culture. Check out items in the collection that are unique to the area, and learn to identify all different kinds of nature in your own backyard.
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day
Wander through our world-class Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition hall, dig for fossils in Bone Hunters' Quarry, and take part in hands-on, dinosaur-themed activities. Meet reptiles from the museum’s living collection, meet our dinosaur puppet, and watch Jurassic Park in the Earth Theater!
Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover
Did you know that paleontologists, botanists, zoologists, and many other scientists are studying nature and making discoveries at the museum? Meet real scientists, and learn more about what they do!
Super Science Saturday: Meowfest
Have a “purr-fect” Saturday afternoon at the museum learning all about cats! Take special cat-themed tours and see cat artifacts from our collection. Meet adoptable kitty friends from Humane Animal Rescue, plant some real cat grass, go on a cat themed scavenger hunt and show us a picture of your feline friend for a special […]
Super Science Saturday: Fallfest
Spend your Saturday at the museum celebrating one of our favorite seasons! Learn more about the critters that live in crunchy leaf piles, make a bird feeder to for some winged friends and find out how local animals prepare for the winter months ahead!
Super Science Saturday: Boo-seum Trick-or-Treat
Meet the spookiest members of our museum at Boo-seum Super Science Saturday! Get up close to live animals and participate in Halloween-themed hands-on activities. Put on your costume* and trick-or-treat your way through the museum. *No masks, weapons, or backpacks
Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World
Travel around the world as you explore holiday-themed stations throughout the museum. Learn about the holiday traditions of other cultures through amazing artifacts, festive holiday foods, and hands-on crafts.
Super Science Saturday: Archaeology Extravaganza 2019
Meet a mummy and practice your digging skills when you spend a day at the Natural History Museum, learning about ancient cultures with free, hands-on activities throughout the museum. Talk to museum experts, examine ancient artifacts, and meet live animals native to famous archaeological sites. Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of […]
Super Science Saturday: Museum Superheroes
Do animals have superpowers? Find out by investigating the specimens that call the museum home! Learn more about the special abilities of animals, join your favorite superheroes to pose for a picture, and meet the everyday superheroes that are researching ways to save the planet! Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of […]
Super Science Saturday: Egg-cellent Egg Hunt 2019
Join us for our annual Egg-cellent Egg Hunt! Follow clues that lead to treats, and meet live springtime animals! This event is designed for children 3–10 years old. Scavenger hunt maps and prizes are available on a first come first serve basis. Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that […]