Nature’s Amazing Machines: Member Exclusive Family Night
At the MuseumDiscover and investigate the marvels of nature and the machines it’s built at the Members' Exclusive Family Night for Nature’s Amazing Machines! Register for this members-only party and take part in fun activities such as March Mammal Madness, light refreshments, cash bar, giveaways, and of course, time in the exhibition. Imagine your jaws could crush […]
Super Science Saturday: Jurassic Day
At the MuseumDinosaurs make good movie characters, and so do paleontologists! Find out what’s fake in some prehistoric film scenes and see where the real science shines through. Hear about the most recent discoveries in this fascinating field and ask museum staff your most pressing questions about the flora and fauna that inhabited one of the most […]
JURASSIC PARK AFTER DARK
At the MuseumAfter Dark (21+) is back with a celebration of dinosaurs! Explore the museum by night on a Jurassic Park-themed scavenger hunt. Hear from principal dinosaur researcher Dr. Matt Lamanna, make fossil jackets, and meet animals from our living collection. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and light snacks will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is required. Jurassic […]
Jurassic Park Trivia Night
At the MuseumHold on to your butts, it's Jurassic Park Trivia Night! Compete head-to-head with other Jurassic Park enthusiasts for the top prize. Prize details to be determined but will include a special experience at the museum. Your ticket includes admission to the museum from 3 to 8 p.m. on August 4, 2022. Thursday, August 4, 2022
Super Science Saturday: Black and Gold
At the MuseumHow 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 create their own homefield advantage. Connect with Pittsburgh’s mineral and industrial history in a museum scavenger hunt. Panthers, penguins, parrots and more – get ready to rally for […]
HAUNTED MUSEUM AFTER DARK
At the MuseumCelebrate Halloween at the museum! Learn about some of our spookiest specimens, enjoy a drink with friends, and show off your costume as you explore the museum. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and light snacks will be available for purchase. Pre-registration is required. Haunted Museum After Dark Friday, October 21, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 21+ […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum Trick-or-Treat
At the MuseumLooking for family-friendly things to do for Halloween? Join us for Booseum Trick-or-Treat! Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Travel through the museum’s haunted halls to find spooky specimens. Friendly museum staff will help you take a closer look at things that might seem scary at first, like spiders and skeletons. Search for […]
Super Science Saturday: Clever Creatures
At the MuseumNature often outsmarts us! Gather under the baobab tree to learn how animal ingenuity thrives within this ecological niche. Discover amazing feats of engineering within the natural world that humans have tried, and often failed, to recreate with technology. Get inspired by creative ways animals use tools and discover how biomimicry is paving the way […]
Super Science Saturday: Light
At the MuseumThe 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 of gems to the shine of an insect wing. Learn how animals adapt to thrive in the darkness. Compare cozy survival strategies that help animals and people weather the […]
