Online Museum Class: Survival of the Fanciest
OnlineSee what you can see right in your neighborhood as we investigate the amazing diversity of the avian world. Registration includes exclusive invitation to live Zoom sessions with the museum […]
Super Science Days: Scientist Takeover
OnlineOur researchers are critical to everything we do at the museum, so let's explore what they do!
Moriarty Science Seminar: Ecology and Empire on the Yellow River
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Ecology and Empire on the Yellow River” Speaker: Ruth Mostern Introducing Ruth Mostern’s forthcoming book Yu’s Traces: The Imperial and Ecological History of the Yellow […]
Super Science Saturday (Activities at the Museum)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us at the museum to meet our scientists and researchers to learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! 11 a.m. […]
Q&A With Tim Pearce
OnlineC'mon and Zoom with everyone's favorite Malacologist and comedian, Tim Pearce. Ask Tim your burning questions and find out more about the wonderful world of snails. After registering, we'll send […]
Jumanji Watch Party
OnlineDid someone roll a five or eight? Join us for the 1995 classic and learn all about the exotic animals featured in the film! Do those board game clues really […]
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHorror Movie Trivia Night
OnlineJoin museum staff for a night of Virtual Trivia: Horror Movie style! Test your knowledge and compete for the top spot in this virtual trivia competition. Participants will need two […]
Storytime Hike at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesLooking for a fun, fall family activity for children ages 3-8? Join us for a short story and hike on Black Birch Trail.Due to limited space, pre-registration for this event […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum (Activities at the Museum)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us at the museum for Halloween fun including trick-or-treat bags with non-food goodies to take home! Collect stamps throughout the museum to claim your goodie bag while supplies last, […]
Lake Placid Watch Party
OnlineJoin museum scientists for our Lake Placid Watch Party on a journey to find out what creature is living in lake of the seemingly picture perfect locale. We’ll bring the […]
Learn about Bats with Our Educators at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Find out about the diversity of bats, their unique habits, and the ecological role they fill. There will be three opportunities to join a live, interactive experience all about bats. […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Mystery of the Missing Diminutive Dinosaurs
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Mystery of the Missing Diminutive Dinosaurs” Speaker: Jack Horner This talk revisits “the nesting behavior of dinosaurs” as published in a 1984 Scientific American article. […]
RADical Day
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRADical Days is an annual thank you to the public with free admission offered by the organizations and attractions that are funded by Allegheny Regional Asset District. On Friday, October […]
Sensory Friendly: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTrick-or-Treat among dinosaurs and mummies! Wear your costume, meet our spookiest live animals, and participate in Halloween-themed activities. (The image used was taken prior to COVID-19. Please wear a face […]
Grown-ups’ Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAdults, join us on the trail for a guided nature walk! Pre-registration is required as space is limited for everyone’s safety. We’ll meet in the atrium at Powdermill Nature Center […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: The Crocodile King and Two-Dimensional Taxidermy
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents Two Talks Speaker: Lisa Saladino Haney with "The Crocodile King: Royal Self-Representation during the Reign of Amenemhet III” Speaker: Jessica Landau with "Two-Dimensional Taxidermy: Animal […]
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 2pm before heading outside to explore the […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Words are monuments: Confronting racism and colonialism in conservation place names
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Words are monuments: Confronting racism and colonialism in conservation place names” Speaker: Bonnie McGill US national parks represent the public face of conservation, yet, despite […]
Sensory Friendly Hours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Saturday, November 28, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. This program has […]