Museum Hours
| 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 |
| Sunday | 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!
Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
September 19, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Powdermill Nature Reserve
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8–11 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us for an open house at the Richard P. Mellon Powd…
Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center Free Guided Tour
October 2, 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Powdermill Nature Reserve
When: Friday, Ocotber 2, 2026, 8–9:30 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Enjoy a free guided tour of the bird banding lab and resea…
Powdermill Family Nature Walk
October 3, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2–3 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We 
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie
October 15, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Power of Curiosity with Emily Graslie Speaker: Emily Graslie When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p….
Haunted Museum (18+)
October 16, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
At the Museum
When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 6–10 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: $30 ($25 for Carnegie Museums members) Nature is wild; …
Richard P. Mellon Powdermill Avian Research Center Open House
October 17, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Powdermill Nature Reserve
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8–11 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us for an open house at the Richard P. Mellon Powder…
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: What Migrating Birds Risk and Need
November 5, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: What Migrating Birds Risk and Need Speaker: Dr. Lucas DeGroote When: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online …
Powdermill Family Nature Walk
November 7, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2–3 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! Weâ…
Powdermill Family Nature Walk
December 5, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2–3 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! Weâ…
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Glimpses of the Realm of Tiny Blind Beetles
December 7, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: Glimpses of the Realm of Tiny Blind Beetles Speaker: Dr. Curt Harden When: Monday, December 7, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and on…
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: The Deep Time of Renaissance Painting
January 14, 2027, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: The Deep Time of Renaissance Painting Speaker: Dr. Chris Nygren When: Thursday, January 14, 2027, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online…
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Natural History in a Flash: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists
February 8, 2027, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists When: February 8, 2027, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. …
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Following Pots from the Dead Sea Plain to Pittsburgh
March 11, 2027, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: Following Pots from the Dead Sea Plain to Pittsburgh Speaker: Dr. Morag Kersel and Dr. Meredith Chesson When: Thursday, March 11, 2027, 6:00–7…
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Fragile Legacies: The Ethics, Science, and Art of a Conservator
April 12, 2027, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: Fragile Legacies: The Ethics, Science, and Art of a Conservator Speaker: Dr. Nancy Odegaard When: Monday, April 12, 2027, 12:00–1:00 p.m. Wher…
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Egypt on the Nile
May 13, 2027, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
At the Museum
Talk: Egypt on the Nile Speaker: Dr. Lisa Haney When: Thursday, May 13, 2027, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. M…
