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About Us: Honoring the Kamin Family’s Transformational Legacy

Carnegie Science Center is entering a new chapter in its history, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Kamin family. Later this year, we will proudly become the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center, in recognition of their historic $65 million gift and lifelong commitment to fostering curiosity, creativity, and discovery.

Dan Kamin with the telescope he built

For Dan Kamin, the story of his connection to the Science Center began as a young boy, captivated by visits to the Buhl Planetarium & Institute of Popular Science, the precursor to the Science Center. Those early experiences sparked a passion for discovery, inspiring him to build his own telescope and fueling a lifelong love for the sciences.

“I vividly recall crafting my own telescope after many inspired visits to The Buhl, so I have a great appreciation for the role the Sciene Center plays in educating and inspiring our young people.”

– Dan Kamin

Daniel Kamin as a teenager with his telescope

Daniel G. Kamin built his own telescope when he was a teenager.

A Transformational Gift

Dan and Carole’s landmark donation has paved the way for unprecedented growth at the Science Center. Their generosity enables us to expand our programming, enhance exhibits, and ensure that everyone can explore and connect with the world of science, technology, and more.

Read more about the Kamin family:

Kamin Family Free Day Celebration – Sept. 2024

In celebration of the historic gift, the Kamin Family Free Day in September 2024 welcomed thousands of visitors to experience the Science Center free of charge.

Relive Kamin Family Free Day, celebrating the moments that brought our community together.

Children smiling
Children making large bubbles outside of the Science Center
Children making large bubbles outside of the Science Center
Children making large bubbles outside of the Science Center
A child with a large bubble outside of the Science Center
A child with a large bubble outside of the Science Center
A child with a large bubble outside of the Science Center
Children petting a small snake
A staff member getting soaked from a bucket of water
A child getting ready to throw a small bean bag
A child getting ready to throw a small bean bag
A small boy interacting with a staff member with hands on activities
A staff member handing a ball to a child
A little girl holding a ball and smiling
Children getting ready to throw foam balls
A staff member giving a demonstration with liquid nitrogen
A little girl looking at x-rays
A little girl looking at x-rays
A child getting ready to throw a ball
Children playing at a water table
A mother and daughter at a water table
A mother and son moving in front of a mirror that shows an animated skeleton
A father and two boys smiling
A father and child playing with two floating balls
A father and child playing with a floating ball
Two girls in front of a green screen.
Children smiling Children making large bubbles outside of the Science Center Children making large bubbles outside of the Science Center Children making large bubbles outside of the Science Center A child with a large bubble outside of the Science Center A child with a large bubble outside of the Science Center A child with a large bubble outside of the Science Center Children petting a small snake A staff member getting soaked from a bucket of water A child getting ready to throw a small bean bag A child getting ready to throw a small bean bag A small boy interacting with a staff member with hands on activities A staff member handing a ball to a child A little girl holding a ball and smiling Children getting ready to throw foam balls A staff member giving a demonstration with liquid nitrogen A little girl looking at x-rays A little girl looking at x-rays A child getting ready to throw a ball Children playing at a water table A mother and daughter at a water table A mother and son moving in front of a mirror that shows an animated skeleton A father and two boys smiling A father and child playing with two floating balls A father and child playing with a floating ball Two girls in front of a green screen.

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