Museum Hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closing Early: Thanksgiving (November 23, 2022)10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed Thanksgiving |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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For your safety and comfort, we’re limiting admissions to our museums through timed ticketing so that the number of visitors will never exceed 25% of building capacity at any given time. Visitors’ temperature will be checked upon entry and masks should be worn. Members must also reserve their free timed tickets in advance. Our new capacity can fill quickly so be sure to reserve your spot. Thank you!
Morning Musings: Senior Social
December 1, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Museum
Free for those age 65+! Looking for a festive and educational way to spend your afternoon? Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to an open h…
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
December 3, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to ex…
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Biodiversity collapse and the future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America”
December 5, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hybrid: Online and At the Museum
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: “Biodiversity collapse and the future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America” Spea…
Super Science Saturday: Light
December 17, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
At the Museum
The days may be short on sunlight, but we’re going big on science! Explore qualities of light and luster across the natural world from the glitter o…
Science and Nature Lecture
with Pat McShea
December 18, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Winter Wildlife Every spring in western Pennsylvania, a dawn chorus announces the return of brightly colored songbirds. The seasonal turn of late fall…
Moriarty Science Seminar: “The Unnatural History of Cartoon Insects”
December 19, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Hybrid: Online and At the Museum
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: “The Unnatural History of Cartoon Insects” Speaker: Jay Hosler, Juniata College This event will ta…
Sensory Friendly Hours
December 26, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
At the Museum
Explore the museum in a sensory friendly environment. Tours and quiet zones will be available for all guests. Monday, December 26, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 1…
Homeschool Class: Environmental Science 2
(High School
January 23, 2023, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
At the Museum
This winter, explore the realms of atmosphere and climate change in the second of this year’s three-part Environmental Science series. Examine E…
Homeschool Class: Storybook Science (Ages 5-7)
January 23, 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
At the Museum
Immerse yourself in beloved stories as we read, act, and experiment together. Explore storybook curiosities from dragons to mermaids and search for th…
Homeschool Class: Global Explorer (Ages 8-10)
January 25, 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
At the Museum
Grab your passport and get ready for a trek through the foreign lands of the museum. Learn how to survive a night in the frozen Arctic and how to stay
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
March 18, 2023, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and…
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
March 31, 2023, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and…
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
April 1, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and s…
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
April 5, 2023, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and…
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
April 7, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and s…
