Boy Scouts American Cultures Merit Badge
Learn a traditional American Indian story, and teach it to a group of your friends. Analyze artifacts and museum dioramas in Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians to explore the […]
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAttracting Bluebirds and Why That Matters Not very long ago, bluebirds were in big trouble. Thanks to many dedicated lovers of nature, they are doing much better. However, that is […]
Nature at Night
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesStarry, Starry Night Clear winter nights are perfect for stargazing. Come out to Powdermill and away from the city lights for some breathtaking night sky views. (Don’t let the cold take […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Ryan Utz Chatham University “Comprehensively quantifying the ecological impact of a pervasive invasive: Surprise, alarm, and indifference inspired by Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry)”
Storytime and More
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesCurious George Makes Maple Syrup George is learning to make pancakes, and he loves them with maple syrup. When he uses the last drop, George wants to make more for […]
Boy Scouts Geology Merit Badge
What is a rock? What is a mineral? Identify rocks and minerals based on color, shape, and other physical properties. Use your new skills, and go on a quest for […]
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesPass the Syrup Nights below freezing and days above mean something very special in the world of sweet stuff: maple syrup! Join us as we explore the art of maple […]
Spring Homeschool Classes
Explore the natural world in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s homeschool classes. Students ages 5-18 from the local homeschool community can attend winter or spring sessions designed to complement homeschool […]
Nature at Night – Canceled
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesDue to the winter storm, tonight’s program is canceled. Stay safe and warm!
Lecture and Cocktails
Archaeology under the Fairmont: Pittsburgh’s Hotel Museum In 2007, archaeologists discovered 16 sites buried beneath the location planned for the Fairmont Hotel. The site once comprised homes, boarding houses, a […]
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Nicole Heller Carnegie Museum of Natural History “Hello from the Anthropocene! Next steps toward a multidisciplinary center at the museum”
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 […]
Closed Easter Sunday
Due to the Easter holiday, the museum will be closed Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAquatic Entomology: What we can learn from stream-dwelling insects How healthy is the water that flows through Powdermill Run? How about the Monongahela River in downtown Pittsburgh, or the creek […]
Free Public Lecture
The Serengeti Rules: the Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why it Matters Sean B. Carroll
Jurassic Park After Dark
Put on your best Dr. Grant or Dr. Sattler duds and enter a Jurassic Park costume contest. Learn more about dinosaur museum specimens with docent-led tours. Watch Jurassic Park with […]
Nature at Night
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesSalamander Meander Come learn about some of the salamanders (and newts) that live at Powdermill Nature Reserve. After a short presentation, we will head outside to carefully lift rocks and […]