Groups and Schools: Grades K–5
The perfect place for an educational outing!
At Carnegie Science Center, we align with your curriculum. In addition to 200+ interactive exhibits included in general group admission, we offer a wide variety of experiences that make for an unforgettable field trip. Whether you want a fun educational outing or need to cover specific content areas, we can help you design the perfect day!
Discover exciting programs and workshops for your elementary students, featuring hands-on, minds-on activities, to inspire curiosity, generate creativity, and develop relevant connections to the world. Explore available on site educational field trips, virtual educational programs, outreach travel-to-you experiences, and educational outings and let us customize your visit!
(On site) Educational Field Trips
(add-on experience)
Enhance a school field trip by adding on a STEM Adventure experience! Students can embark on an exciting, themed learning opportunity during their field trip to the Science Center.
Join the maker movement with virtual classes from BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center!
(add-on experience)
Fly to the Moon, soar to Saturn, gaze at the stars, and traverse distant galaxies without leaving Pittsburgh!
(add-on experience)
Inspire students with an educational documentary in The Rangos Giant Cinema.
(add-on experience)
A live showcase of dazzling demonstrations in a one-of-a-kind industrial setting.
(Virtual) Educational Programs
Themed experiences for grades 3–12!
Join the maker movement with virtual classes from BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center!
These dynamic 45-minute large-scale programs covering a world of eligible science content for the whole school!
Expand on your curriculum with these hands-on programs for up to 30 students.
(Outreach) Bring Science to You
These dynamic 45-minute large-scale programs covering a world of eligible science content for the whole school!
Expand on your curriculum with hands-on, minds-on elementary programs – available in-person and virtually!
Hands-on making experiences for school groups. Groups can choose between a project workshop or an engineering challenge.
Educational Outings
Highmark Bright Blue Futures Teacher Preview
Looking for time to explore the Science Center without the chaperoning duties? Here’s your chance! Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh invites pre-K–12th grade educators to join the Teacher Appreciation Program, which offers free admission for you! Click here to learn more!
Contact us to design the perfect field trip!
General Admission field-trip pricing starts at $10 per person for weekday groups of 15 or more with a two-week advance reservation and $13 per person in the group on weekends with a two-week advance reservation. Ready to start the reservation process? To process your reservation, please provide:
- Which programs/add-ons you want to book
- A few suggested dates for your visit
- Arrival and departure times
- Number of adults (teachers and chaperones) – please note, one adult is required for every 10 students (and adult is admitted free)
- Number of students
- Lunch and/or movie snack plans
with all your needs and we’ll connect with you to work through your reservation. You can also call us at 412.237.3400 between the hours of 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday. Our team will help you book the trip that fits your schedule! Scholarships are available for qualifying schools! Contact us at 412.237.3400 to learn more.You may also like…
(On Site) Educational Field Trips
(On Site) Educational Field Trips
(Virtual) Educational Programs
(Virtual) Educational Programs
Outreach Programs
Outreach Programs
Groups and Pricing
Groups and Pricing
