Live Animal Encounters
Meet the live animals that call Carnegie Museum of Natural History home at Live Animal Encounters.
Storytime and More
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesBaby Bluebird, Please Come Home Before she can learn to fly with Mama Bluebird, a big wind gust knocks Baby Bluebird out of her nest! She figures out how to fly on her own, but she has trouble finding her way home. Come cheer Baby Bluebird along as we read this story together. After the story, we will make some simple […]
Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesTrees in Winter Trees in winter all look the same! Actually, there are many characteristics of bare trees that can be used to identify them in winter (and any other time of year). Come learn about these clues that trees give us to their identity, and then put your skills to the test out on […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History are open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! All activities free with museum admission. As always, admission is half-price after 3 p.m. on weekdays. Discover a selection of drop-in activities throughout the day, including screenings and art-making, as well as stories from civil rights-era Pittsburgh in Teenie Harris […]
Nature at Night – Postponed
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesTonight’s program, Starry, Starry Night, has been postponed until February 21. We hope to see you then!
Brownie Household Elf Badge
Calling all Girl Scouts! Find out how to make the world a better place by reducing waste, saving energy, conserving water, and reusing materials. Learn about the importance of clean air and connections to environmental health. Bring a clean and gently used clothing item to donate as part of the badge. Brownies who complete the […]
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.
Winter 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 science curriculums and make homeschooling more convenient, interactive, and engaging for your family.
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar
Andy Turner Clarion University “Water pollution and infodisruption: Chemosensory perception of food and predators by aquatic invertebrates depends on water quality”
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 differences between religious and social customs of the Tlingit, Hopi, Lakota, and Iroquois societies. Discover how these traditions thrive today and contribute actively to American […]
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 not a permanent status. Join us as we explore the bluebird’s history in Pennsylvania, their uncertain future, and what you can do to help. After […]
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 your breath away though. Bundle up!) We will start with a presentation inside, so we won’t miss out even if it’s cloudy. If you have […]
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 his friend. Come learn with George how maple syrup is made as we read this fun story! Afterward, we will venture outdoors in search of […]