Visit Us & Tickets

Explore Science in a New Way!

Whether you’re seeking a science adventure, or just looking for things to do in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Science Center is a fun-filled destination guaranteed to ignite the “Wow!” in everyone.

Visit Pittsburgh’s best attraction and the most-visited museum, with four floors of interactive exhibits. Marvel at astronomy in Buhl Planetarium and learn about the human body in BodyWorks. Embark on a 300-million-mile journey in Mars: The Next Giant Leap^®. Imagine a human settlement and consider how to solve the questions that face life on Earth when you create a new society on Mars. Watch hair-raising live shows and discover an array of programs for the entire family. Watch model trains chug through western Pennsylvania in our Miniature Railroad & Village^®! And, if you are looking for physical activity, test your Major League swing speed in Batter Up!, one of the many sports-related activities in Highmark SportsWorks^®.

There’s no shortage of fun things to do at Carnegie Science Center.

Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s North Shore between Acrisure Stadium and Rivers Casino, Carnegie Science Center is a family attraction close to downtown and sits along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. It’s an ideal destination for motorists and cyclists alike! The Science Center is also within a two-mile walking distance of several other attractions on the North Shore, so you can extend your fun-filled day after taking in the museum’s delightful exhibits.

Personal weapons and firearms are strictly prohibited on the Carnegie Science Center campus.

Exclusive $10 Tickets for College Students!

Ready to dive into the enchanting world of Pixar? For a limited time only, we’re offering an exclusive $10 ticket to explore The Science Behind Pixar exhibition and enjoy General Admission to Carnegie Science Center! This incredible deal is available only to college students with a valid student ID. Step into the shoes of your favorite Pixar characters and relive the magic of Toy Story, the adventure of Finding Nemo, and the heroics of The Incredibles.

The discount is valid through Jan. 5, 2025, and is applied when you buy your ticket onsite at the Ticket Counter.

Please note, limited to one discounted Admission per valid student ID, no discount for online sales. The Science Center is located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and is accessible by public transportation.

Visitor Safety Guidelines for Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Visitor Conduct Policy

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, which includes Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, The Andy Warhol Museum and Carnegie Science Center (collectively, the “Museum”), celebrates free expression and strives to be an inclusive institution where diverse perspectives can coexist. However, for the safety and welfare of all, we ask that Museum visitors show common courtesy to fellow visitors and to Museum staff and service providers by not engaging in any physical, verbal, or written behavior that is unsafe, illegal, violence inciting, abusive, disorderly, disruptive, hostile or threatening to, or constitutes hate speech directed at, fellow visitors, museum staff, service providers, or others.

The Museum reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to deny admission to or to remove any persons engaging in such behavior, including persons wearing attire or having visible tattoos displaying language or designs that could pose a safety or security risk or create a hostile environment for visitors, staff, or service providers. Any visitor witnessing such behavior should report the activity immediately to Security or Museum Visitor Services staff. Any Museum staff witnessing or receiving a report about such behavior from a visitor should report the activity immediately to Visitor Services Management or Safety Management and contact Security as needed. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh full Visitor Conduct Policy is located here .