STRANGEST THINGS SCAVENGER HUNT Happening now during regular museum hours Time travelers, strange rocks, Demogorgon-like creatures and more await you on our Strangest Things scavenger hunt! The adventure is happening now—just pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the admission desk to get started. TOY STORY SCAVENGER HUNT Happening now during regular museum hours “To […]

Presented by Kevin Righter The terrestrial planets Earth, Mercury and Mars exhibit very different surface compositions, mineralogy and general properties many of which can be explained by oxygen gradients in the inner solar system. Dr. Righter will use sulfur as an example of the contrasting role of oxygen pressure in controlling the geochemical and mineralogic […]

Presented by Travis Olds Each year, about 100 new minerals are discovered and accepted by the Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification of the International Mineralogical Association. Exploration of abandoned mines and reinvestigation of samples from classic localities have allowed mineralogists to discover more new minerals in the past decade than any before. Although […]

Presented by Carla Rosenfeld Selenium (Se) critically influences both ecosystem and human health. In modern times, millions of people are impacted by Se deficiency or toxicity and in geologic history several mass extinctions have been linked to extreme Se deficiency. Additionally, Se chemistry forms the basis for several paleoenvironmental reconstructions of the Earth’s oxygenation history. […]

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! Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History that invites visitors of all ages to explore a special theme through hands-on […]

Bats at the Beach The sun has set, and the moon has risen—it’s the perfect time for bats to play! What better way to spend a warm summer night than at the beach? The bats pack up their beach toys, snacks, and more and take wing for some salty, sandy fun! Come listen to this […]

Beat the Heat, Animal Style How do animals stay cool during the hottest month of the year? Escape the heat yourself and explore some of the interesting cooling methods found in the animal kingdom! Then brave the elements to check out some of the cool spots animals might find to hide.

Pets come in all shapes and sizes and can be covered with fur, feathers or scales! Create a toy for your furry friend, something special for your winged wonder or a treat for your scaly pal all while learning more about the pets in our lives! Super Science Saturdays is a program at Carnegie Museum […]

Dusky Discoveries What do most mosquitoes, house cats, and tenrecs have in common? They are crepuscular! Many creatures come out at dusk, when the day is cooling and there is still scattered light. Come learn about the advantages (and disadvantages) of being crepuscular, or active at twilight. After a short presentation, we will hit the […]

Flute’s Journey Go on a journey with Flute, a young wood thrush experiencing his first migration—a long trip from his nesting ground in the Belt Woods in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica, and back again. After the story, we will go for a short walk on the trail to look for migrating […]

A Tale of Two Stations: What We've Learned from Nearly 60 Years of Bird Banding Annie Lindsay, Banding Program Manager at Powdermill Avian Research Center, studies how songbird populations are changing over time and how birds might be coping with or adapting to these changes. Although birds have been migrating for many millennia, they are […]

The MESSENGER THE MESSENGER is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the compassionate people who are working to turn the tide. The film takes viewers on a visually stunning journey revealing how the problems facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet and ourselves. View the official trailer for […]