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March 2026

Sat 21
person holding a frog specimen above a jar of alcohol
March 21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Behind the Scenes Tour: The Alcohol House – Sold Out

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00–11:00 a.m. and 2:00–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: $25 (Museum admission not included.) Visitors ages 18+ are invited to join Dr. Jennifer Sheridan, Curator of Amphibians and Reptiles, in the Alcohol House. This three-story space contains thousands of amphibians and reptiles preserved in alcohol ranging from […]

Sat 21
hands holding an herbarium specimen
March 21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Behind the Scenes Tour: Herbarium – Sold Out

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00–11:00 a.m. and 2:00–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: $25 (Museum admission not included.) Visitors ages 18+ are invited to join Dr. Mason Heberling, Curator of Botany, in the Herbarium. This spaces houses more than 500,000 plant specimens in rows upon rows of cabinets. You’ll see herbarium […]

Sat 21
family looking at a taxidermy lion
March 21, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

NatureFest

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Included with Purchase of Museum Admission Get Tickets → Explore the vibrant voices of the natural world at our second annual NatureFest! From animal communication to natural soundscapes, this one-day celebration invites you to tune in to nature with the […]

Wed 25
kid working with clay
March 25, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Nature Craft

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Sat 28
woodcock walk 2025 event of a bird
March 28, 6:00 am - 8:00 am

Morning Woodcock Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Sun 29
two people looking at a museum exhibit
March 29, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sensory Friendly Weekend

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Purchase of Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, […]

April 2026

Fri 3
woodcock walk 2025 event of a bird
April 3, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Evening Woodcock Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Sat 4
blue and purple flowers with raindrops on them
April 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Nature Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: Saturday, April 4, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677 Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of […]

Thu 9
Rafael Marquez
April 9, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians

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Sat 11
two people looking at a rock
April 11, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Science in the Stream Day

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: April 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free. Registration recommended. Register for Science in the Stream→ Why do scientists study streams? And what are they looking for? Learn the answers to these questions and try out some scientific techniques yourself with us on Science in the Stream Day! At this […]

Fri 17
yellow-throated warbler
April 17, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Guided Tour

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Sat 25
close-up of a cedar waxwing
April 25, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Tue 28
kid working with clay
April 28, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Nature Craft

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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May 2026

Fri 1
rose-breasted grosbeak
May 1, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Guided Tour

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Sat 2
small blue and white flowers
May 2, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Nature Walk

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA 15677 Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of […]

Thu 7
science staff posing for a group photo on the stairs
May 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists

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Sat 16
blackpoll warbler
May 16, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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Wed 20
kid working with clay
May 20, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Nature Craft

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

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June 2026

Sat 13
group of small children sitting in circle with a teacher
June 13, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Storytime at the Museum

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Sat 13
birds and eggs on display
June 13, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Recurring

Trio Tour

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with museum admission. Get Tickets → Join 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 […]

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