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 […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for an Open House to celebrate the grand opening of our new bird banding laboratory! Powdermill Avian Research Center’s (PARC) Open House days are FREE behind-the-scenes experiences for […]
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 […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesEnjoy a free guided tour of the bird banding lab and research facility including the flight tunnel. Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesEnjoy a free guided tour of the bird banding lab and research facility including the flight tunnel. Visit the bird banding lab and see up-close how researchers safely capture and […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for an Open House to celebrate the grand opening of our new bird banding laboratory! Powdermill Avian Research Center’s (PARC) Open House days are FREE behind-the-scenes experiences for […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
