paleontology
Teen Night: Field Science
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAre you interested in learning about Archaeology and Paleontology? Join us for a Teen Night all about field science! Learn the difference between these two scientific fields and see the tools scientists use on expeditions. Try your hand at being a Paleontologist as you dig for replica fossils in Bone Hunters’ Quarry. Observe replica artifacts […]
Teen Night: The Stories We Keep
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTeens (ages 13-18) are invited to Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a fun event celebrating the new exhibition, The Stories We Keep. Take the exhibit design challenge and learn what it takes to build engaging, exciting exhibitions. Check out the tools museum conservators use to preserve ancient objects, like a 4,000 year old wooden […]
Carnegie Connectors Young Professionals: The Stories We Keep
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou’re invited! Join us for a Carnegie Connector’s exclusive event at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Engage with museum objects like never before, pose questions to conservators, and learn the tricks and tools of the conservation trade at The Stories We Keep: Conserving Objects from Ancient Egypt. Every object in the museum’s care has stories, […]
Symposium – Discovering Dippy: The Dinosaur That Changed the World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnjoy a day of talks about our beloved mascot by scientists, historians, and museum professionals. Become an expert on the past, present, and future of research and discovery of Pittsburgh’s favorite dinosaur – the one and only Dippy! Talks by leading scientists, historians, and museum professionals will get you acquainted with a whole new side […]
Dippy’s Birthday Party for Members
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States*Sold out* Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh members are invited to a birthday celebration for everyone’s favorite dinosaur, Diplodocus carnegii (Dippy). Discovered 125 years ago during an expedition funded by Andrew Carnegie, Dippy ignited popular imagination worldwide and inspired the global dinosaur craze that still thrives today. You are invited to enjoy birthday treats, face painting, […]
Super Science Saturday: Dippy’s Jurassic World
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFree with admission! Join us for chats with dinosaur experts, crafts, tours, and Dippy-themed fun. Join us for a Jurassic celebration as we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the discovery of Dippy, Pittsburgh's oldest icon! Try your hand at excavation in Bone Hunters' Quarry and learn how scientists safely bring specimens back from the field. Hear about […]
After Dark: Dippy’s Rockstar Bash
At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 21+ night of science, music, and fun is going to rock the “house that Dippy built”! From our beloved Dippy to dazzling gems and magnificent architecture – Carnegie Museum of Natural History is full of rockstars! Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Dippy’s discovery at a 21+ bash in the “house that Dippy built.” Get ready […]
