Sensory Friendly Hours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum’s haunted halls in a sensory-friendly environment to celebrate Halloween! Meet live animal ambassadors, complete a Halloween scavenger hunt, enjoy story time with our staff, and chat with […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for family-friendly things to do for Halloween? Join us for Booseum Trick-or-Treat! Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Travel through the museum’s haunted halls to find creepy […]
Nestling’s Nook and Storybook
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to […]
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. […]
Owling at the Moon
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for Owling at the Moon! We will have a bonfire, crafts, owl pellet dissections and other activities, and our staff will even try to catch an owl! This […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt" Speaker: Kea Johnston, University of California, Berkeley This event will take place Monday, November 7 at Noon […]
Super Science Saturday:
Nature’s Amazing Machines
At the Museum
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Nature often outsmarts us! Gather under the baobab tree to learn how animal ingenuity thrives within this ecological niche. Discover amazing feats of engineering within the natural world that humans […]
Science and Nature Lecture
with Laurie Giarratani, Director of Learning and Community
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States
Climate in Rural Systems Partnership Although Western PA may seem removed from the most drastic impacts of climate change, scientists who study plants and animals are documenting climate-connected changes in […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails" Speaker: Aydin Örstan, Carnegie Museum of Natural History This event will […]
Morning Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFree for those age 65+! Looking for a festive and educational way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to an open house highlighting holiday traditions […]
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. […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Biodiversity collapse and the future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Biodiversity collapse and the future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America" Speaker: Walter Carson, University of Pittsburgh This event will take place […]
Super Science Saturday: Light
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe days may be short on sunlight, but we’re going big on science! Explore qualities of light and luster across the natural world from the glitter of gems to the […]
Science and Nature Lecture
with Pat McShea
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States
Winter Wildlife Every spring in western Pennsylvania, a dawn chorus announces the return of brightly colored songbirds. The seasonal turn of late fall into early winter is also marked by […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “The Unnatural History of Cartoon Insects”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "The Unnatural History of Cartoon Insects" Speaker: Jay Hosler, Juniata College This event will take place Monday, December 19 at Noon both online and at […]
Special Holiday Tours: Dinosaurs in Their Time
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin museum experts for free public tours! See highlights of Dinosaurs in Their Time, learn fun facts, and have your burning questions answered. Tours meet outside PaleoLab at 12:30 p.m. […]
Sensory Friendly Hours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Monday, December 26, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors Sponsors
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. […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Ceratopsian dinosaurs in the 21st Century: Lifestyles of the Horned and Hornless”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Ceratopsian Dinosaurs in the 21st Century: Lifestyles of the Horned and Hornless" Speaker: Eric Morschhauser, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This event will take place Monday, […]
Super Science Saturday: Deep Freeze
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFeeling the chill? Warm up in the snow house in Polar World: Wyckoff Hall of Arctic Life and hear stories of how the Inuit people survive and thrive in the […]
