Nature Explorers: Hibernation
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesChildren ages 8 to 12 and an accompanying adult are invited into the Netting Classroom to join us for a hands-on investigation of the natural world! With the weather turning […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Is climate change shading out our forest wildflowers?
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Is climate change shading out our forest wildflowers? Speaker: Ben Lee, Ph.D., Botany at CMNH Description coming soon. Register Now
Sensory Friendly Hours: Holiday Activities
At the MuseumExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Super Science Saturday: Holidays Around the World
At the MuseumExplore holiday traditions from around the world with Jólakötturinn (Jóla for short), the Icelandic Yule Cat. Solve Jóla’s riddles on a scavenger hunt to earn goodies, learn how to play […]
Sensory Friendly Hours
At the MuseumExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Sunday, December 19, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Moriarty Science Seminar: Resilience and adaptation to climate change and environmental shifts in ancient Egypt and Nubia
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Resilience and adaptation to climate change and environmental shifts in ancient Egypt and Nubia- the 4.2 ka BP and 3.2 ka BP events reconsidered Speakers: […]
Super Science Saturday: Polar Party
At the MuseumChill out and celebrate the coldest days of the year with your family at the museum! Follow a scavenger hunt of frosty clues to learn how plants and animals have […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Understanding the Mid-Atlantic Flora…One Specimen at a Time
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Understanding the Mid-Atlantic Flora...One Specimen at a Time Speakers: Cindy Skema, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Plant collections and their archiving in herbaria […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. […]
Super Science Saturday: We Love Nature
At the MuseumLooking for family-friendly things to do this February? Celebrate Palentine’s Day at the museum! Today is all about finding the pulse that connects us all. Get your own heart pumping […]
Live Animal Encounters
At the MuseumLive Animal Encounters run daily from 1:30-2pm in the Earth Theater, located in Discovery Basecamp. Led by knowledgeable museum staff, encounters feature 4 live animal ambassadors, a mix of reptiles, […]
Science and Nature Lecture with Mason Heberling
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Rethinking Plant Heat Tolerances and Photosynthetic Strategies of Tropical Plants Speakers: Timothy Perez Stomata and leaf size thermoregulatory traits, a thermograph of leaves, and a […]
Nature Crawl (21+)
At the MuseumLooking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? Mask up, and see the museum in a new light! Join museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through select […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: The mysterious megaraptorids: giant-clawed meat-eating dinosaurs from the southern continents Speakers: Matt Lamanna, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Articulated antebrachium (forearm) and manus (hand) of eponymous megaraptorid […]
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to explore. […]
Teen Night at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
At the MuseumCalling all teens! Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore the museum with a free open house featuring a look at extraordinary specimens, meet and greets with live […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Integrating the living and the dead: how functional traits can improve our understanding of early Cenozoic fern evolution
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Integrating the living and the dead: how functional traits can improve our understanding of early Cenozoic fern evolution Speaker: Molly Ng, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Abstract:Plants […]
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesLearn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and engaging strategies. Open to all, whether this […]
Super Science Saturday: Monster Fish
At the MuseumWhat lurks in the deep? Explore the science and lore of elusive giant fish and discover their unique evolutionary advantages. Go on a fish-themed scavenger hunt through the museum and […]
