City Nature Challenge
Help us by cataloguing the nature in your backyard and local area!
Moriarty Science Seminar: Northward Migration of Umbrella Magnolia via Horticultural Escape
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Northward Migration of Umbrella Magnolia via Horticultural Escape Speaker: Jesse Bellemare Due to climate change, many species will need to shift their distributions northward in coming decades; however, slow rates of natural dispersal might be insufficient to keep pace with the high rate of change, resulting in species declines or […]
Adult Nature Walk at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesAdults, join 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 beauty of spring. This adult program is open to participants 18 and up. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face masks […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Promoting Indigenous Participation in Environmental Governance Speaker: Ryan E. Emanuel Indigenous peoples often face barriers to participation in decision-making about their contemporary and ancestral territories. In the United States, the extent to which Indigenous voices are heard, let alone incorporated into decision-making, depends heavily on whether or not Native nations […]
Super Science Saturday: Slugs and Bugs
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat do slugs and bugs have in common (other than rhyming names)? Find out at Super Science Saturday! Watch our Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches race, and learn about snails, slugs, insects, and arthropods from our experts in the sections of Mollusks and Invertebrate Zoology. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender […]
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 beauty of a spring afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face […]
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, June 12, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
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 beauty of a spring afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration and face […]
Super Science Saturday: Rockin Minerals
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn about some of the more than 30,000 specimens in our minerals collection! Look for your birthstone on display in Wertz Gallery, solve rockin’ clues about our specimens with a mineral-themed scavenger hunt, and more. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]
Nature Crawl (21+)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? Join friendly museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through two of the museum's iconic exhibitions, Dinosaurs in Their Time and Discovery Basecamp. Explore these spaces like you’ve never seen them before, including new drop-in style activities like chats with scientists, flashlight tours in Art […]
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day 2021
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe love dinosaurs every day, but especially Jurassic Day! Explore the world premiere exhibition Dinosaur Armor on its last day at the museum, wander through Dinosaurs in Their Time, and complete a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]
Super Science Saturday: Splish Splash
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCool off from the summer heat and make a splash at the museum! Learn the stages of the water cycle, find out which animals have aquatic adaptations, and discover how water is continuing to shape our natural world. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud […]
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 beauty of a spring afternoon. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Pre-registration is required. […]
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, August 28, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
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 2 pm before heading outside to explore. This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages. Pre-registration is required as space is limited; face masks will be required inside the Nature […]
“What’s New” Scavenger Hunt
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe're always working behind the scenes to display new pieces in the museum. Can you find the most recent additions and a few favorites that have recently re-opened on your next visit? Free with museum admission—pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at admission.
Nature Explorers
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesChildren ages 8 to 12 and an accompanying adult are invited into the Netting Classroom to join us for a hands-on investigation of the natural world! Take flight on a journey to explore the wonders of bird migration. Discover why birds migrate and create your own model bird! We will meet in the Netting Classroom […]
Live Animal Encounter
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLive Animal Encounters are temporarily paused. Our animals will return, and we invite you to check back soon.
Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMeet our dedicated scientists and researchers and learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Section of Botany by studying specimens under a microscope, learning about the effect of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere on plants, and checking out herbarium […]
Storytime and More
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesChildren up to the age of 9 and an accompanying adult are invited to discover the wonders of nature through a picture book read-aloud and related game, craft project, or nature walk! Come listen to the story of Flute, a young wood thrush experiencing his first migration, before we go for a short walk on […]
