Friday Night at the Museum
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCan't make it to the museum during the day? We’re open late on Friday, April 8! All Carnegie Museum of Natural History galleries will be open from 6p.m. to 10p.m. […]
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesWhat makes that noise that sounds like "Peent" in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and see their stunning sky dance. We’ll […]
Recording phenology: tracking changing life cycles in a warming world
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin researchers Abby Yancy and Dr. Mason Heberling from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Section of Botany to learn about their ongoing research on climate change's impacts on the […]
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, April 16, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sponsors
Super Science Saturday: Egg-stravaganza
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Amphibian Extravaganza at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for Amphibian Extravaganza! Learn to play frog call bingo, meet amphibian experts, and hear about current research! This family-friendly experience is open to participants of all ages, and […]
An Earth Day Evening with Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad
Carnegie Library Lecture Hall , United StatesThe Warhol and Carnegie Museum of Natural History welcome back Jad Abumrad, founder and co-host of NPR’s Radiolab as well as composer and producer. Drawing on Radiolab episodes, and in […]
Morning Musings: A Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for an exciting way to spend your morning? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring tours and refreshments […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Modern mineralogy at the Smithsonian NMNH
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Modern mineralogy at the Smithsonian NMNH Speaker: Gabriela Farfan, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Abstract:The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is renowned for its National […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Working the Face: Integrative Evolutionary Morphology & Physiology in the Mammalian Face
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Working the Face: Integrative Evolutionary Morphology & Physiology in the Mammalian Face Speaker: Anne Burrows, Duquesne University Abstract:Faces are ubiquitous in the mammalian and general vertebrate clades. […]
Dim the Lights for Nature: A conversation about light pollution, wildlife, people and sustainable cities
CMOA TheaterJoin the conversation and learn more about the impact of light pollution on the Pittsburgh area, what you can do to reduce light pollution at your home and in your […]
Revenge of the Fifth: Star Wars Trivia Night
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMay the force be with you for our Revenge of the Fifth Star Wars Trivia Night! Compete head-to-head with other Star Wars film enthusiasts for the top prize. The winner […]
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. […]
Super Science Saturday: Poop, Guts, and Butts
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAll across the animal kingdom – everybody poops! It is a little gross, but we promise to keep it clean as we take a closer look at guts and digestion […]
Science and Nature Lecture: Beetles and Fungi
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by a short outdoor […]
The Datafied Animal: Big Data, Machine Learning, and Wildlife Conservation
OnlineR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: The Datafied Animal: Big Data, Machine Learning, and Wildlife Conservation Speaker: Emily Wanderer, University of Pittsburgh Abstract: Over the past twenty years, scientists have developed an ever […]
Biodiversity Day at Powdermill
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesDiscover the biodiversity of our region—and your own backyard. Join us for an adventurous day of guided hikes, specimen identification, field work demonstrations, and more, led by scientists and collection […]
We Are Nature conversations: The Arts and the Anthropocene
Earth TheaterCome meet Asia Ward, Stuart Anderson, Shaun Slifer, and Michael Pisano, four local artists whose work is featured in the 2021-2022 exhibition We Are Nature: A New Natural History. Learn […]
Phenomenal Fungi at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for Phenomenal Fungi! Learn from experts about the many ecological roles of fungi, venture outside on guided mushroom walks, and enjoy hands-on activities to uncover fun fungal mysteries! […]
June Nature Crawl (21+)
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? See the museum in a new light! Join museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through all of the natural […]
