Teen Night: Thursday the 13th
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the ghosts and creepy crawlies at Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a teens-only fright night. Delight in haunting activities such as skull matching, owl pellet dissection, creating a vampire protection kit, specimen stations, […]
Guided Bird Walk at Donegal Lake
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for an offsite Guided Bird Walk at Donegal Lake! We will meet as a group at Lake Access #1 of Donegal Lake (mid-point of the lake) and begin […]
Science and Nature Lecture
with Amy Covell-Murthy, Collection Manager, Archaeology and Head of the Section of Anthropology
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States
Learn about the archaeology collection, its connection to local history, and how we care for cultural material at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Amy Covell-Murthy (she/her) handles the Museum’s Native […]
Nestling’s Nook and Storybook
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for an Open House to celebrate the grand opening of our new bird banding laboratory! Powdermill Avian Research Center's (PARC) Open House days are FREE behind-the-scenes experiences for […]
HAUNTED MUSEUM AFTER DARK
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween at the museum! Learn about some of our creepiest and most mysterious specimens, enjoy a drink with friends, and show off your costume as you explore the museum. […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Stories from the dead: What museum specimens tell us about the living world”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Stories from the dead: What museum specimens tell us about the living world" Speaker: Mason Heberling, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Assistant Curator, Section of […]
Nestling’s Nook and Storybook
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to […]
Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesPowdermill Avian Research Center (PARC) offers FREE guided tours of the bird banding lab and research facility. Attendees must arrive by 8:00 a.m. in order to join the tour. These […]
Sensory Friendly Hours
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore the museum’s haunted halls in a sensory-friendly environment to celebrate Halloween! Meet live animal ambassadors, complete a Halloween scavenger hunt, enjoy story time with our staff, and chat with […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLooking for family-friendly things to do for Halloween? Join us for Booseum Trick-or-Treat! Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Travel through the museum’s haunted halls to find creepy […]
Nestling’s Nook and Storybook
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us at the Nature Center for a fun bird-themed program geared towards some of the youngest members of the flock (ages 3-5). We will gather rain or shine to […]
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. […]
Owling at the Moon
Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United StatesJoin us for Owling at the Moon! We will have a bonfire, crafts, owl pellet dissections and other activities, and our staff will even try to catch an owl! This […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt" Speaker: Kea Johnston, University of California, Berkeley This event will take place Monday, November 7 at Noon […]
Super Science Saturday:
Nature’s Amazing Machines
At the Museum
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Nature often outsmarts us! Gather under the baobab tree to learn how animal ingenuity thrives within this ecological niche. Discover amazing feats of engineering within the natural world that humans […]
Science and Nature Lecture
with Laurie Giarratani, Director of Learning and Community
Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States
Climate in Rural Systems Partnership Although Western PA may seem removed from the most drastic impacts of climate change, scientists who study plants and animals are documenting climate-connected changes in […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails" Speaker: Aydin Örstan, Carnegie Museum of Natural History This event will […]
Morning Musings: Senior Social
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFree for those age 65+! Looking for a festive and educational way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to an open house highlighting holiday traditions […]
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. […]
