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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

One of the Four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Carnegie Discoverers

Dr. Richard MoriartyThe members of the Carnegie Discoverers share a passion for discovery and adventure and are enthusiastic supporters of Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Founded in 2006 by Dr. Richard Moriarty, the principal purpose of the Carnegie Discoverers is to assist and support Carnegie Museum of Natural History in promoting its scientific, educational, and cultural missions and in the development of new and larger audiences for the institution.

Through a number of special events each year, Carnegie Discoverers explore and learn about many amazing facets of natural history. These opportunities afford our members a unique relationship with, and a keener appreciation of, Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Upcoming Events

Today

Carnegie Discoverers: The Secret Lives of Caterpillars

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Kevin Keegan, PhD, Collection Manager, Invertebrate Zoology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Bizarre, beautiful, and fascinating; The world of caterpillars abounds with amazing natural history. From predators to parasites and […]

Become a Member of Carnegie Discoverers

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Additional information about the Carnegie Discoverers can be obtained by calling 412.622.8857.

Membership Levels

Member $150

  • Invitations to all Carnegie Discoverers events
  • Opportunities to participate in Carnegie Discoverers field trips
  • Invitations to exclusive Carnegie Museum of Natural History events

Sponsor $250

All of the benefits of the Member level plus:

  • A behind-the-scenes tour for up to six individuals

Patron $500+

All of the benefits of the Sponsor level plus:

  • An invitation to an annual dinner with a curator of collection manager
  • A behind-the-scenes tour with the museum’s conservator for up to 10 individuals

Benefactor $1500+

All of the benefits of the Patron level plus:

  • An invitation to an annual dinner with Director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Discoverers Members

as of December 2022

Gretchen Baker
Allen Baum and
Liz Witzke-Baum
Drs. Al and Barbara Biglan
Dan and Pam Billman
Dr. Harry Blair and
Dr. Mary Sorrells
Athena S. Bober
Howard and Marilyn Bruschi
Elizabeth Burgwin
Marion Burgwin
Marion Damick
Michael and Heather Danek
Dr. Frederick M. Dawson
Jim and Patty Dineen
Mary Jane Edwards
Annette L. Ferrieri
Dr. Caryle Glosser
Karen B. Greb
Mary Louise Green
David O. Hairhoger, Jr.
Elizabeth A. Hardie
Dr. Sarah Hart Eberz

Rhoda and David Hartmann
Stan Hasselbusch
Carol E. Higgins
Daniel and Carole Kamin
Eleanor Kamin
Charles Kennel and
Ellen Lehman
Karen Kollar
Dr. Maria Kovacs
Dr. Anita LaLumere
Dr. Matthew Lamanna
Eric Marchbein
Dr. James and Mrs. Rebecca Mauch
Susan B. McIntosh
Janice Meade
Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Anne Medsger
Soumyo Moitra
Richard W. Moriarty, M.D.
Peter H. Moss
Dr. Rose-Marie Muzika
Dan Nydick
Michael and Anne Popper
Drs. Robert and Cynthia Potter

Drs. Ed and Denise Prochownik
Ashley Reece
Patricia M. Rice
Michelle Roberts and
Paul Woods
Dr. Harvey and Mrs. Lynn Rubin
Nancy Sampson
Sally Siegal
Sandra J. Simpson
Arlene and Barry Sokolow
Noel Squitieri
Corradina Squitieri
Lauren and Adam Sufrin
Nancy Tall
Dr. Stephen Tonsor and
Dr. Susan Kalisz
Sybil P. Veeder
Prof. Patrick Virtue
Dr. Jane Wetzel
Karl E. Williams
Margot B. Woodwell
Dr. Audrey Zelkovic