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 […]
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 rocks and minerals at the museum. Conduct hands-on experiments to test chemical and physical properties of minerals. Merit Badge pre-requisites: Geology NONE Merit Badge requirements […]
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 sugaring. We will learn a bit about the history and the process, and then we will get to see it in action! What’s That Tree? […]
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 science curriculums and make homeschooling more convenient, interactive, and engaging for your family.
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 botanical shop, a furniture maker, Pittsburgh’s first department store, and Andrew Carnegie’s first office. For 160 years, over 25,000 artifacts lay beneath 22 feet of […]
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 maps and prizes are available on a first come first serve basis.
Closed Easter Sunday
Due to the Easter holiday, the museum will be closed Sunday, April 1, 2018.