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June 2018

Sun 3
June 3, 2018, 2:00 pm

Storytime and More

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Bear’s New Friend Bear heads outside to find his friend Mouse and have some fun in the sun, but he hears a sound in the tree! Bear’s friends join him as he goes searching for the source of the noise, and together they find a shy new friend! After this fun rhyming story, we will […]

Mon 4
June 4, 2018, 12:00 pm

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar

Kristin Winchell University of Massachucetts, Boston “Novel habitat use and adaptation in urban lizards”

Thu 7
June 7, 2018, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Lecture and Cocktails

A City Built for a God: Archaeology at Antinoupolis The Roman emperor Hadrian’s trip down the Nile in 130 CE is infamous, not least because his companion–the Greek youth, Antinous–supposedly fell from their boat and drowned. Because of Egyptian beliefs, Antinous was deified after death, and Hadrian founded a city for the cult of the […]

Sun 10
June 10, 2018, 2:00 pm

Science and Nature Program

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Bears in Penn’s Woods We share Powdermill Nature Reserve with many wild animals, including black bears. Pennsylvania Game Commission Warden Andrew Harvey will tell us about bear population, habitat, and biology; living with bears; what to do if you encounter a bear; and how the PGC keeps track of them. After his presentation, Warden Harvey […]

Sat 16
June 16, 2018, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day

Wander through our world-class Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition hall, dig for fossils in Bone Hunters' Quarry, and take part in hands-on, dinosaur-themed activities. Meet reptiles from the museum’s living collection, meet our dinosaur puppet, and watch Jurassic Park in the Earth Theater!

July 2018

Sun 1
July 1, 2018, 2:00 pm

Storytime & More

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Sam and the Firefly The moon is up, and Sam the Owl is ready to play! When he pops out of his tree, though, everyone else is asleep. What’s an owl to do? Come listen to this story of Sam and his friend Gus the Firefly as they light up the night sky. After the […]

Sun 8
July 8, 2018, 2:00 pm

Science and Nature Program

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

The Origin of Modern Birds: New Fossil Evidence from China and Antarctica Matthew C. Lamanna, Ph.D. Assistant Curator, Section of Vertebrate Paleontology Carnegie Museum of Natural History Comprising over 10,000 species, modern birds (Neornithes) are today’s most diverse group of land-living backboned animals. Nevertheless, the origins of these birds from toothed, long-tailed ancestors during the […]

Fri 13
July 13, 2018, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Potterfest After Dark

Come explore the museum by night this summer at a special 21+ event that is all about witches, wizards, and magic in the natural world. The museum will host a slew of Hogwarts-inspired activities that invite you to step into the world of Harry Potter to brush up on “Potions,” “Care of Magical Creatures,” and […]

Wed 18
July 18, 2018, 8:30 pm

Nature At Night

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Nocturnal Insects Fireflies, moths, beetles, and more come out at night! Come hear Andrea Kautz, Powdermill’s Research Entomologist, talk about some of the insects we see at night. After a short presentation, we will head outside in search of these evening fliers. Please note the time change of 8:30 – 10 pm so that we […]

Sat 21
July 21, 2018, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Scientist Takeover

Did you know that paleontologists, botanists, zoologists, and many other scientists are studying nature and making discoveries at the museum? Meet real scientists, and learn more about what they do!

August 2018

Sun 5
August 5, 2018, 2:00 pm

Storytime & More

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Our Stars Did you know that our Sun is actually a star? It is the star closest to us and can be found at the center of our solar system. We see the Sun during the day, and we see many other stars at night. Come learn more about Our Stars with us as we […]

Thu 9
Antinopolis sketch
Featured Featured August 9, 2018, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Book and Tour with Dr. Erin Peters

At the next Book and Tour, discuss the historical novel Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar with Carnegie Museum of Natural History Assistant Curator Dr. Erin Peters. Yourcenar’s book reimagines the life of the Emperor Hadrian from his childhood through his time as emperor. It is written from the perspective of Hadrian as if he […]

Sat 11
August 11, 2018, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Powdermill Pollinator Festival

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Head out to Powdermill Nature Reserve for the annual Pollinator Festival! Explore Powdermill’s six gardens on your own or on a tour with one of our experts. Discuss cooperation and competition between plants and animals with Mike Slater. Learn all about the Pollinator Project at the Flight 93 Memorial with Andrea Kautz and hear Luke […]

Sun 12
August 12, 2018, 2:00 pm

Science and Nature Program

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Weather for Hikers, Hunters, and More! Tom Duran We are all affected by the weather, especially those of us who enjoy working and playing in the great outdoors. Join us for a talk from Tom Duran about the basic dos and don’ts when preparing for a day in the field. Tom will share some common […]

Wed 15
August 15, 2018, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Nature at Night

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Stars Over Powdermill Have you ever seen the planets through a large telescope? Join a team of astronomy educators from the Buhl Planetarium & Observatory for a night at the best dark sky location the Carnegie Museums can offer! Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and more will dazzle alongside constellations, nebulae, galaxies and beyond. Everyone from early […]

Sat 18
August 18, 2018, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Meowfest

Have a “purr-fect” Saturday afternoon at the museum learning all about cats! Take special cat-themed tours and see cat artifacts from our collection. Meet adoptable kitty friends from Humane Animal Rescue, plant some real cat grass, go on a cat themed scavenger hunt and show us a picture of your feline friend for a special […]

Sat 18
August 18, 2018, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Members Only: Therapy Cat Photo Op

Members of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh can enjoy this exclusive opportunity to have their photo taken with a therapy cat courtesy of Animal Friends Therapets! Instant cameras will be provided, along with decorations to add to your photo once it develops! Please note: due to therapy cat regulations, cats will remain leashed and under […]

September 2018

Sun 2
September 2, 2018, 2:00 pm

Storytime & More

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Bats at the Ballgame Summertime is a great time for bats of both kinds! Come listen to this story of bats taking a swing at baseball. After the story, we will have a taste of the concessions you might find at a bat’s baseball game!

Thu 6
September 6, 2018, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Free Thursday Evening

Enjoy Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History for free from 3-8 p.m. on Thursdays in September. Sponsor UPMC Health Plan will offer free flu shots on site.

Sun 9
September 9, 2018, 2:00 pm

Science and Nature Program and Nature Explorers

Powdermill Nature Reserve 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, United States

Songbirds as Carriers of Lyme Disease Featuring Amanda Hill Anyone that has spent time in the great outdoors has probably encountered a tick, either on themselves or on their four-legged companion. However, there is still much to learn about the diseases that these ticks carry and who is responsible for spreading them. Join us for […]

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