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April 2024

Sat 20
A conservator works on an artifact
April 20, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: The Stories We Keep

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Caring 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 […]

Thu 25
Rich Pell and an image of a book cover
April 25, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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 States

Join 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 […]

Fri 26
A bird in the banding lab at PARC
April 26, 2024, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Enjoy 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 […]

May 2024

Fri 3
A bird in the banding lab at PARC
May 3, 2024, 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Enjoy 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 […]

Fri 3
The Stories We Keep decorational image
May 3, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Stories We Keep: Member Exclusive

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join 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 […]

Sat 4
kids hiking at powdermill
May 4, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Nature Walk at Powdermill

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join 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. […]

Thu 9
May 9, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Carnegie Discoverers: Looking Closely: Lessons from the Carnegie’s “Natural History Art” Collection

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Deirdre 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 […]

Sat 11
Powdermill Avian Research Center
May 11, 2024, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join 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 […]

Mon 20
Moriarty Science Seminar May 20
May 20, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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 States

R.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 […]

Sat 25
A small door labeled "Section of Mystery"
May 25, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Museum Mysteries

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Museums 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 […]

Fri 31
Stories We Keep promotional banner
May 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Carnegie Connectors Young Professionals: The Stories We Keep

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

You’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 […]

Free

June 2024

Sat 1
A spring tree canopy at Powdermill Nature Reserve
June 1, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Nature Walk at Powdermill

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join 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. […]

Thu 6
Folx at the museum
June 6, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Evening Pride Tours

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Take 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 […]

Fri 14
Two children inspect an insect display
June 14, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Evening: Camp Out

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Sensory 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 […]

Thu 20
people looking at dinosaurs
June 20, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Midday Musings: Senior Social

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Looking 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 […]

July 2024

Sat 6
children in powdermill garden
July 6, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Family Nature Walk at Powdermill

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Join 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. […]

Fri 12
Dr. Matt Lamanna at Dippy's site, then and now
July 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Symposium – Discovering Dippy: The Dinosaur That Changed the World

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Enjoy 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 […]

Fri 12
Dippy in a fancy top hat
July 12, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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 […]

Sat 13
Kids looking at a dinosaur
July 13, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Dippy’s Jurassic World

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Free 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, […]

Thu 18
Dippy 125
July 18, 2024, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night: Dippy 125

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Teens 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 […]

Free
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