Reading Tree Rings: The Art and Science of Dendrochronology Rose-Marie Muzika has been a visiting curator of ecology at Powdermill Nature Reserve over the past year. With research interests in forest disturbances such as fire, wind, or insect outbreaks, she uses dendrochronology (the study of tree rings) to gain an understanding of how forests change […]

Moonlight and Snow In January, we hiked Sugar Camp Trail in the snow, observing animal tracks and listening to coyotes barking as they moved through the woods. If you missed this nighttime hike, or just want to do it again, you are in luck! March 20 marks the spring equinox and full moon, so the […]

Do animals have superpowers? Find out by investigating the specimens that call the museum home! Learn more about the special abilities of animals, join your favorite superheroes to pose for a picture, and meet the everyday superheroes that are researching ways to save the planet! Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of […]

“Creative Collisions: How Might Art and Science Inform One Another?” J.D. Talasek National Academy of Sciences

Finding Spring It’s time to sleep for winter, but a little bear named Maurice cannot contain his excitement for spring! He goes out to find it, then comes home to snuggle with his mom. When it’s time to wake up, he leads the other animals in search of spring all through the forest. Come follow […]

“From Science to Society: Climate Change Communication and Community-Building.” Joylette Portlock Sustainable Pittsburgh

Dare 2B Tick Aware Chelsea Gross is the West Nile Virus Program Technician at the Westmoreland Conservation District and a certified Dare 2B Tick Aware facilitator. Chelsea is responsible for mosquito education, surveillance, and control in Westmoreland County to help prevent human exposure to mosquitoes capable of transmitting West Nile Virus. Dare 2B Tick Aware […]

Timberdoodling Peent! Twitter, twitter, twitter. Peent! That’s the sound of the American woodcock, fondly known as the timberdoodle! Join us for an evening exploration of these fascinating birds. After a short presentation in the Parker Room, we will head to a field to listen for them peenting and, if we’re lucky, catch a sky dance!

Join us for our annual Egg-cellent Egg Hunt! Follow clues that lead to treats, and meet live springtime animals! This event is designed for children 3–10 years old. Scavenger hunt maps and prizes are available on a first come first serve basis. Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that […]

Join us in investigating the creepy and awesome creatures that call the museum home! Meet live animals, learn spooky facts about our tarantula and enjoy a Halloween movie on the big screen! Trick-or-treat around dinosaurs and mummies at stations throughout the museum and wear a costume* to receive a small prize! *Please, no masks, weapons, […]

Travel through holiday-themed stations as we share the traditions of other cultures through crafts, food, and amazing specimens and artifacts! Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that invites visitors of all ages to explore a special theme through hands-on activities, experiments, demonstrations, discussions with museum experts, and more! Events […]