Carnegie Discoverers: An Island in a Sea of Sand: Describing New Amphibians and Reptiles from Angola’s Most Mysterious Mountain
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMariana P. Marques,MS, Collection Manager, Section of Amphibians and Reptiles, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Rising to 8,166 feet above sea level, Serra da Neve is an isolated mountain surrounded […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Nittany Lions, Peruvian Chinchillas, and Mammalian Cognition: 25+ Years of Collaboration Between Penn State and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Nittany Lions, Peruvian Chinchillas, and Mammalian Cognition: 25+ Years of Collaboration Between Penn State and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History" Speaker: Carolyn Mahan, Penn […]
Teen Night: The Stories We Keep
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTeens (ages 13-18) are invited to Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a fun event celebrating the new exhibition, The Stories We Keep. Take the exhibit design challenge and learn […]
Special Presentation: The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States"The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs" Speaker: Julia A. Clarke, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin How do we go beyond the bones to bring dinosaurs to life? Dr. Clarke explains […]
Super Science Saturday: The Stories We Keep
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCaring for the museum’s millions of specimens is a BIG job! Investigate the science of conservation and restoration that keeps the cherished objects in our care safe. Meet museum conservators […]
Book Launch: This Is NOT an Artifact: Selections from the Center for PostNatural History by Rich Pell
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Rich Pell, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for PostNatural History, whose mission is to increase understanding of human entanglement with the natural world. While humans were once mere […]
The Stories We Keep: Member Exclusive
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a members exclusive event at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Every object in a museum’s care has stories, from its creation and original use to the diligent […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Looking Closely: Lessons from the Carnegie’s “Natural History Art” Collection
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDeirdre M. Smith, Teaching Assistant Professor of Museum Studies, University of Pittsburgh; Assistant Curator, Carnegie Museum of Natural History In 1973, the "M. Graham Netting Animal Portraiture Collection" was established […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Leveraging the Digital Extended Specimen Model of Extensible Biodiversity Data for Advancing Collections-Based Research and Education
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Leveraging the Digital Extended Specimen Model of Extensible Biodiversity Data for Advancing Collections-Based Research and Education" In recent decades, digital data has been added to […]
Super Science Saturday: Museum Mysteries
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMuseums are full of mysteries for us to explore! How did those big dinosaur bones get into the museum? What’s behind the miniature door on the 3rd floor? How do […]
Carnegie Connectors Young Professionals: The Stories We Keep
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou’re invited! Join us for a Carnegie Connector’s exclusive event at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Engage with museum objects like never before, pose questions to conservators, and learn the […]
Evening Pride Tours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTake a tour with a Natural History Interpreter to explore the museum while celebrating Pride month! We will highlight museum dioramas by sharing new stories and encouraging you to approach […]
Sensory Friendly Evening: Camp Out
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSensory Friendly Evening Head to Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a sensory-supportive evening campout, no sleeping bag or tent required! Read seasonal stories around the faux campfire and explore […]
Midday Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your morning or afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities […]
Symposium – Discovering Dippy: The Dinosaur That Changed the World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnjoy a day of talks about our beloved mascot by scientists, historians, and museum professionals. Become an expert on the past, present, and future of research and discovery of Pittsburgh’s […]
Dippy’s Birthday Party for Members
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States*Sold out* Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh members are invited to a birthday celebration for everyone’s favorite dinosaur, Diplodocus carnegii (Dippy). Discovered 125 years ago during an expedition funded by Andrew […]
Super Science Saturday: Dippy’s Jurassic World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFree with admission! Join us for chats with dinosaur experts, crafts, tours, and Dippy-themed fun. Join us for a Jurassic celebration as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of Dippy, […]
Teen Night: Dippy 125
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTeens ages 13-18 are invited to a free evening of Jurassic-themed activities, snacks, and more. Celebrate Dippy with us! Teens (ages 13-18) are invited to Carnegie Museum of Natural History […]
Dippy & Friends: A Virtual Event
OnlineJoin Curator Matt Lamanna online to learn about the dinos and animals that shared Dippy’s world. It’s the 125th anniversary of the discovery of Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s beloved […]
After Dark: Dippy’s Rockstar Bash
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 21+ night of science, music, and fun is going to rock the “house that Dippy built”! From our beloved Dippy to dazzling gems and magnificent architecture – Carnegie Museum […]
