Learn about some of the more than 30,000 specimens in our minerals collection! Look for your birthstone on display in Wertz Gallery, solve rockin’ clues about our specimens with a mineral-themed scavenger hunt, and more. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]

We love dinosaurs every day, but especially Jurassic Day! Explore the world premiere exhibition Dinosaur Armor on its last day at the museum, wander through Dinosaurs in Their Time, and complete a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud partner of Carnegie […]

Cool off from the summer heat and make a splash at the museum! Learn the stages of the water cycle, find out which animals have aquatic adaptations, and discover how water is continuing to shape our natural world. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, a proud […]

Meet our dedicated scientists and researchers and learn about what they do, how they do it, and how you can do it too! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Section of Botany by studying specimens under a microscope, learning about the effect of carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere on plants, and checking out herbarium […]

Wander through our haunted halls as you search for clues to solve our scavenger hunt, reveal spooky specimens, and earn Halloween goodies. Costumes are encouraged; be sure to wear your safety mask even if your costume includes a different mask. Sponsors Super Science Saturdays are sponsored by PA Cyber, TribLIVE, and Tender Care Learning Centers, […]