Super Science Saturday: Deep Freeze
At the MuseumFeeling the chill? Warm up in the snow house in Polar World: Wyckoff Hall of Arctic Life and hear stories of how the Inuit people survive and thrive in the Arctic. See how museum professionals use the freezing process to conserve objects and specimens in our care. Celebrate “Polar Bear Birthday Season” by signing our […]
Homeschool Class: Environmental Science 2
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This winter, explore the realms of atmosphere and climate change in the second of this year's three-part Environmental Science series. Examine Earth's geologic formations, atmospheric composition, and oceanography to understand the regional availability of natural energy resources. Explore renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy and the global impact their local and regional use has on […]
Homeschool Class: Storybook Science (Ages 5-7)
At the MuseumImmerse yourself in beloved stories as we read, act, and experiment together. Explore storybook curiosities from dragons to mermaids and search for their connections in the natural world. Hunt for hidden treasures in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems, and learn what it takes for a fairy (or butterfly) to take to the skies. See […]
Educator Workshop: Biodiversity
At the MuseumHelp co-design new tools that use real world museum specimens and data to bring learning to life. Connect with scientists and educators from Carnegie Museum of Natural History to test new resources that will help your students grasp just how much diversity there is in the animal kingdom. Using the world of insects as an […]
Homeschool Class: Global Explorer (Ages 8-10)
At the MuseumGrab your passport and get ready for a trek through the foreign lands of the museum. Learn how to survive a night in the frozen Arctic and how to stay cool in the heat of the Sahara. Discover cultural cuisine and taste unusual foods from around the world. Unearth the history of early human habitation […]
Super Science Saturday: Women and Girls in Science
At the MuseumAre you ready to change the world? Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science by exploring how women, girls, and non-binary people have used their insights and perspectives to make groundbreaking discoveries and advocate for a sustainable future. Experiment with activities inspired by the research of women at the museum. Talk directly with […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Follow Your Nose: How birds use scent to find mates, assess rivals, and recognize relatives”
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Follow Your Nose: How birds use scent to find mates, assess rivals, and recognize relatives" Speaker: Danielle Whittaker, Oregon State University. This event will take place online Monday, February 13 at Noon. Abstract: Smell has been called the most ancient sense, and songbirds are no exception in their use of […]
Educator Workshop: Seasonal Cycles
At the MuseumHelp develop new learning tools that promote youth engagement in science and explore the Youth Equity + STEM framework. Team up with scientists and educators from Carnegie Museum of Natural History to test innovative resources that will help your students recognize and analyze patterns and cycles in nature. We'll learn about efforts of museum scientists […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Using the Past to Predict the Future: What Museum Specimens Can Tell Us About Ecological Responses to Anthropogenic Change”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Using the Past to Predict the Future: What Museum Specimens Can Tell Us About Ecological Responses to Anthropogenic Change" Speaker: Jennifer Sheridan, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. This event will take place Monday, February 27 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Animal body size dictates a host […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Microfauna of Yellowstone: The Park’s Most Fascinating Species are the Ones You Can’t See from the Tour Bus
At the MuseumSpeaker: Ainsley Seago, PhD, Associate Curator, Invertebrate Zoology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Yellowstone, the crown jewel of America’s national park system, is visited annually by millions of sightseers from around the world, who are thrilled by the prospect of glimpsing bison herds, grizzly bears, elk, and other majestic wild creatures. However, the most spectacular […]
Super Science Saturday: Nature’s Palette
At the MuseumInvestigate the patterns, shapes, and colors all around us. Use this inspiration to create artwork in your own sketchbook (while supplies last). Explore the dazzling spectrum that helps insects, mammals and many other animals thrive in their environments. See if you can find where Waldo, the Jackson’s chameleon, and Bluey, the blue-tongued skink, the museum’s […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Sailing Through Eternity: Caring for the Dahshur Funerary Boat
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Sailing Through Eternity: Caring for the Dahshur Funerary Boat" Speakers: Gretchen Anderson and Dr. Lisa Haney, Carnegie Museum of Natural History This event will take place Monday, March 13 at Noon online via Zoom. Abstract: Four ancient Egyptian boats were excavated at Dahshur, Egypt in the 1890s. The Carnegie Museum […]
Teen Night: Artistry in Science
At the MuseumTeen Nights are back! Please join us for the first teen night of the new year. Artistry in Science will be all about the art techniques we can find in natural history and science, and how we can use art in our everyday lives even when it’s not obvious. Everyone can be an artist. Join […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Effects of Urbanization on Plant Phenology
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Effects of Urbanization on Plant Phenology" Speaker: Daijiang Li, Louisiana State University. This event will take place Monday, March 27 at Noon online via Zoom. Abstract:With 57% of the human population now living in urban areas, urbanization is one of the most important drivers of global environmental change. Urbanization and […]
Educator Workshop: City Nature Challenge
At the MuseumHelp your students contribute their experience and expertise to a global community science project! This workshop will explore the surprising biodiversity of habitats like sidewalk cracks, suburban parking lots, and the diverse array of green spaces that cross our landscape in and around the city. Learn techniques for recording and analyzing nature observations. Use the […]
What Do Animals Talk About?
Earth TheaterWith Brooke Barker, acclaimed, bestselling author and illustrator Special guest Dr. John Wible, Curator of Mammals Pittsburgh-based author and illustrator Brooke Barker (Sad Animal Facts) discusses her new book, How Do Meerkats Order Pizza?: Wild Facts about Animals and the Scientists Who Study Them. Join us to learn about Brooke’s inspiration and creative process and […]
Morning Musings: Senior Social
At the MuseumLooking 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 High Afternoon Tea themed activities. Dinosaurs! Mammals! Gems! Minerals! Botany! Birds! World Cultures! Meet with one of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through some […]
Super Science Saturday:
Egg-stravaganza
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Looking for family-friendly spring-themed activities? Join us for Egg-stravaganza! The egg-citement returns with our annual springtime scavenger hunt and an egg-cellent line-up of things to do with kids! From tiny insects to giant dinosaurs, the museum has eggs and nests of all shapes and sizes to discover. Can you find them all? Follow egg-themed clues […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Nonhuman artists? Multidisciplinary and Multispecies Accounts of the Origin of Art
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Nonhuman Artists? Multidisciplinary and Multispecies Accounts of the Origin of Art" Speakers: Dr. Deirdre Smith, Carnegie Museum of Natural History This event will take place Monday, April 10 at Noon online via Zoom. Abstract: Do animals other than humans make what some humans call “art”? What might other animals’ behaviors […]
