RADical Day: Free Day
At the MuseumRADical Days is an annual ‘thank you’ to taxpayers, offering a chance to see the best of Allegheny County's top cultural destinations free of charge! This year, RADical Day at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History is Sunday, September 11, 2022. To get your free RADical Day admission, please select September 11 as your […]
From the Field: Borneo Expedition Recap with Dr. Jennifer Sheridan
Earth TheaterJoin Dr. Jennifer Sheridan, Assistant Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians, for a FREE, fascinating talk about her expedition to the Southeast Asian island this summer. Sheridan is a tropical conservation ecologist. Her research interests are ecological responses to changes in both climate and habitat & land use. She utilizes frogs as study organisms but with […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: Natural history, ecology, and evolution in the invasive Japanese stiltgrass
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Natural history, ecology, and evolution in the invasive Japanese stiltgrass Speaker: Craig Barrett, West Virginia University This event will take place Monday, September 26 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Invasive species cause billions of US dollars in damage, degrade natural and agricultural lands, spread disease, and threaten […]
Morning Musings: A Senior Social
At the MuseumFree for those age 65+! Looking for an exciting way to spend your day? Enjoy it with dinosaurs, mammals, and world cultures! Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring gallery spotlights. Explore some of Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s historic, scientifically significant, and most […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Finding Dippy: The Science Behind an Icon”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: Finding Dippy: "The Science Behind an Icon" Speaker: John Whitlock, Mount Aloysius College This event will take place Monday, October 10 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Pittsburgh’s beloved “Dippy” the Diplodocus isn’t just a cultural touchstone for the people that live and work in the city, it’s also an […]
Teen Night: Thursday the 13th
At the MuseumJoin the ghosts and creepy crawlies at Carnegie Museum of Natural History for a teens-only fright night. Delight in haunting activities such as skull matching, owl pellet dissection, creating a vampire protection kit, specimen stations, live animal encounters, bug tasting, and gallery spotlights. Come ready for a scare, and don’t forget your costumes! We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with […]
HAUNTED MUSEUM AFTER DARK
At the MuseumCelebrate Halloween at the museum! Learn about some of our creepiest and most mysterious specimens, enjoy a drink with friends, and show off your costume as you explore the museum. Activities include: - Murder ballads performed by acoustic grunge band ilyAIMY at 8:00 p.m. - Put together a vampire protection kit to help you stay […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Stories from the dead: What museum specimens tell us about the living world”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Stories from the dead: What museum specimens tell us about the living world" Speaker: Mason Heberling, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Assistant Curator, Section of Botany This event will take place Monday, October 24 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Why does Carnegie Museum of Natural History have […]
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 creepy 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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "How to Make a Coffin in Ancient Egypt" Speaker: Kea Johnston, University of California, Berkeley This event will take place Monday, November 7 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: To wealthy ancient Egyptians of the First Millennium BCE, a coffin was the most important element of their burial. […]
Super Science Saturday:
Nature’s Amazing Machines
At the Museum
Nature 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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "LOCUS TYPICUS: ASIA MINOR, Journeys in Turkey to Locate Type Localities of Land Snails" Speaker: Aydin Örstan, Carnegie Museum of Natural History This event will take place Monday, November 21 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Turkey (Türkiye) has a rich land snail fauna with many endemic species. […]
Morning Musings: Senior Social
At the MuseumFree 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 house highlighting holiday traditions from around the world. Enjoy seasonal themed activities for seniors, light refreshments, and informative gallery spotlights. Whether you’ve already signed up for a Senior membership […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Biodiversity collapse and the future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Biodiversity collapse and the future of the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America" Speaker: Walter Carson, University of Pittsburgh This event will take place Monday, December 5 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Throughout the Eastern Deciduous Forest Biome of North America, a near century of […]
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 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “The Unnatural History of Cartoon Insects”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "The Unnatural History of Cartoon Insects" Speaker: Jay Hosler, Juniata College This event will take place Monday, December 19 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Science, art, and story are core components of human creativity. When we try to separate them with artificial disciplinary boundaries, we weaken […]
Special Holiday Tours: Dinosaurs in Their Time
At the MuseumJoin museum experts for free public tours! See highlights of Dinosaurs in Their Time, learn fun facts, and have your burning questions answered. Tours meet outside PaleoLab at 12:30 p.m. Tours will take place daily on these special holiday dates: December 24, 2022 December 26, 2022 December 27, 2022 December 28, 2022 December 29, 2022 […]
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Ceratopsian dinosaurs in the 21st Century: Lifestyles of the Horned and Hornless”
Hybrid: Online and At the MuseumR.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: "Ceratopsian Dinosaurs in the 21st Century: Lifestyles of the Horned and Hornless" Speaker: Eric Morschhauser, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This event will take place Monday, January 9 at Noon both online and at Earth Theater. Abstract: Ceratopsians, the horned dinosaurs, were first discovered in the late 19th Century and have […]
Super Science Saturday: Deep Freeze
At the MuseumFeeling the chill? Warm up in the snow house in Polar World: Wyckoff Hall of Arctic Life and hear stories of how the Inuit people survive and thrive in the Arctic. See how museum professionals use the freezing process to conserve objects and specimens in our care. Celebrate “Polar Bear Birthday Season” by signing our […]
Educator Workshop: Biodiversity
At the MuseumHelp co-design new tools that use real world museum specimens and data to bring learning to life. Connect with scientists and educators from Carnegie Museum of Natural History to test new resources that will help your students grasp just how much diversity there is in the animal kingdom. Using the world of insects as an […]
