Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History are open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! All activities free with museum admission. As always, admission is half-price after 3 p.m. on weekdays. Discover a selection of drop-in activities throughout the day, including screenings and art-making, as well as stories from civil rights-era Pittsburgh in Teenie Harris […]

Tonight’s program, Starry, Starry Night, has been postponed until February 21. We hope to see you then!

Calling all Girl Scouts! Find out how to make the world a better place by reducing waste, saving energy, conserving water, and reusing materials. Learn about the importance of clean air and connections to environmental health. Bring a clean and gently used clothing item to donate as part of the badge. Brownies who complete the […]

Spend a day at the Natural History Museum, and learn about ancient cultures with free, hands-on activities throughout the museum. Talk to museum experts, examine ancient artifacts, and meet live animals native to famous archaeological sites.

Andy Turner Clarion University “Water pollution and infodisruption: Chemosensory perception of food and predators by aquatic invertebrates depends on water quality”

Learn a traditional American Indian story, and teach it to a group of your friends. Analyze artifacts and museum dioramas in Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians to explore the differences between religious and social customs of the Tlingit, Hopi, Lakota, and Iroquois societies. Discover how these traditions thrive today and contribute actively to American […]

Starry, Starry Night Clear winter nights are perfect for stargazing. Come out to Powdermill and away from the city lights for some breathtaking night sky views. (Don’t let the cold take your breath away though. Bundle up!) We will start with a presentation inside, so we won’t miss out even if it’s cloudy. If you have […]

Ryan Utz Chatham University “Comprehensively quantifying the ecological impact of a pervasive invasive: Surprise, alarm, and indifference inspired by Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry)”

Curious George Makes Maple Syrup George is learning to make pancakes, and he loves them with maple syrup. When he uses the last drop, George wants to make more for his friend. Come learn with George how maple syrup is made as we read this fun story! Afterward, we will venture outdoors in search of […]

What is a rock? What is a mineral? Identify rocks and minerals based on color, shape, and other physical properties. Use your new skills, and go on a quest for rocks and minerals at the museum. Conduct hands-on experiments to test chemical and physical properties of minerals. Merit Badge pre-requisites: Geology NONE Merit Badge requirements […]

Pass the Syrup Nights below freezing and days above mean something very special in the world of sweet stuff: maple syrup! Join us as we explore the art of maple sugaring. We will learn a bit about the history and the process, and then we will get to see it in action! What’s That Tree? […]

Due to the winter storm, tonight’s program is canceled. Stay safe and warm!