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Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4007 United States
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May 2025

Sun 25
Diplodocus carnegii fossil skeleton
May 25, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Museum Highlight Tours

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

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30–1:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Join museum experts for free public tours! See highlights of Dinosaurs in Their Time, learn fun facts, and have your burning questions answered. Tours meet at the entrance of Dinosaurs in Their Time. Buy your tickets in advance!

Sun 25
group of small children sitting in circle with a teacher
May 25, 10:00 am - 10:45 am Recurring

Storytime at the Museum

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

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Sun 4
sensory friendly weekend participants
May 4, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Weekend

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

When: Saturday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toys, etc., will be available. […]

Sat 3
sensory friendly weekend participants
May 3, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sensory Friendly Weekend

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

When: Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, […]

Free

April 2025

Thu 17
uprooted plants out of place teen night logo
April 17, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night – Uprooted: Plants Out of Place

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

March 2025

Sat 22
teens looking at a botany exhibit in a museum
March 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

NatureFest

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

When: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission. Advance Registration Strongly Recommended Join Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientists, educators, and community partners for NatureFest! Browse the full schedule below and plan your day. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun or a deep dive into […]

Sat 8
person standing near a rock
March 8, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Women’s History Month Spotlights

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

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February 2025

Sat 1
people looking at dinosaurs
February 1, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Museum Highlight Tours: Black History Month

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

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Sat 1
people looking at taxidermy
February 1, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Black History Month Spotlights

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

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January 2025

Tue 28
person holding dinosaur bones
January 28, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Educator Workshop: Using Fossils to Understand Ancient Earth

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

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Mon 20
people looking at dinosaurs
January 20, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Spotlights

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

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December 2024

Sat 14
child looking through a magnifying glass
December 14, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Light and Color in Nature

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

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Thu 5
three senior citizens point at dinosaur bones
December 5, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Senior Social: Midday Musings

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

Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities for seniors. Dinosaurs! Mammals! Gems! Minerals! Botany! Birds! World Cultures! Meet some of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's most historic, scientifically significant, and beloved collections.

November 2024

Thu 14
taxidermy bears
November 14, 2024, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teen Night: Hiber-Nature

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

October 2024

Fri 18
people drinking in exhibition
October 18, 2024, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Haunted Museum After Dark

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

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Thu 10
Exterior of the museum with bats in the sky
October 10, 2024, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night: Ghoulish Galleries

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

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Free

September 2024

Thu 12
people looking at dinosaurs
September 12, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Senior Social: Midday Musings

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

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August 2024

Sat 17
A child colors at a table in the museum
August 17, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday:
Edge of Extinction

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

What triggers an extinction event, and how do scientists use evidence of mass extinctions to prepare for the future? Explore the causes of extinction throughout geologic time and learn how humans are having an impact today. Meet scientists who use their discoveries to understand our changing climate and explore conservation success stories of local species […]

Sat 3
Dinosaurs in their Time
August 3, 2024, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Free Public Tours

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

Take a Free Tour on the Weekends Join our expert Natural History Interpreters for public tours, free with admission. See highlights of favorite exhibitions, learn fun facts, and have your burning questions answered. Tours meet on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. at the entrance to Dinosaurs in Their Time. Meet at the entrance to […]

July 2024

Fri 26
Dippy 125 - two adults enjoy a drink at After Dark
Featured Featured July 26, 2024, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

After Dark: Dippy’s Rockstar Bash

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

This 21+ night of science, music, and fun is going to rock the “house that Dippy built”! From our beloved Dippy to dazzling gems and magnificent architecture – Carnegie Museum of Natural History is full of rockstars! Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Dippy’s discovery at a 21+ bash in the “house that Dippy built.” Get ready […]

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