Museum Hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| 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!
Live Animal Encounters
May 22, 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
At the Museum
Live Animal Encounters run daily from 1:30-2pm in the Earth Theater, located in Discovery Basecamp. Led by knowledgeable museum staff, encounters feat…
We Are Nature conversations: The Arts and the Anthropocene
May 26, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Earth Theater
Come meet Asia Ward, Stuart Anderson, Shaun Slifer, and Michael Pisano, four local artists whose work is featured in the 2021-2022 exhibition We Are N…
Phenomenal Fungi at Powdermill Nature Reserve
June 4, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Join us for Phenomenal Fungi! Learn from experts about the many ecological roles of fungi, venture outside on guided mushroom walks, and enjoy hands-o…
June Nature Crawl (21+)
June 10, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
At the Museum
Looking for something fun and new to do in Pittsburgh? See the museum in a new light! Join museum staff on a 21+ self-guided crawl through select exhi…
Science Friday Presents Cephalopod Movie Night
June 16, 7:00 pm
At the Museum
Thursday, June 16 at 7 pm (doors and pre-show reception at 6 pm) Carnegie Library Lecture Hall of Oakland, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (E…
Science and Nature Lecture with Carla Rosenfeld
June 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
oin us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by …
Nature’s Amazing Machines: Member Exclusive Family Night
July 8, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
At the Museum
Discover and investigate the marvels of nature and the machines it’s built at the Members’ Exclusive Family Night for Nature’s Amazing Machi…
Science and Nature Lecture
July 17, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by…
Sensory Friendly Hours
July 23, 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. Saturday, July 23, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 10 …
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day
July 23, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
At the Museum
Dinosaurs make good movie characters, and so do paleontologists! Find out what’s fake in some prehistoric film scenes and see where the real science…
JURASSIC PARK AFTER DARK
July 29, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
At the Museum
After Dark (21+) is back with a celebration of dinosaurs! Explore the museum by night on a Jurassic Park-themed scavenger hunt. Hear from principal di…
Jurassic Park Trivia Night
August 4, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
At the Museum
Hold on to your butts, it’s Jurassic Park Trivia Night! Compete head-to-head with other Jurassic Park enthusiasts for the top prize. Prize detai…
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
August 6, 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…
Super Science Saturday: Black and Gold
August 13, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
At the Museum
How do we show our Pittsburgh pride? Bring on the black and gold! Discover local plants, birds, and bugs that use dazzling black and gold patterns to …
Science and Nature Lecture
August 21, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Join us as we explore seasonal natural history phenomena of Powdermill Nature Reserve! A lecture will be given in the Parker Room at 2 pm, followed by…
