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2 events,
Illumination Sensation
Illumination Sensation
Discover the dazzling science of light! This illuminating show features optics, lasers, and things that glow.
5 events,
Munchkin Mondays
Munchkin Mondays
Give your kids a head start with science! Bring your smallest scientists to the Science Center for Munchkin Mondays, full of themed activities just for early learners ages 2-6! Your preschoolers will get up-close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners. Free with Science […]
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
Music Mondays
Music Mondays
Are you musically inclined? Or perhaps just fun inclined? Either way, come join us at the NEW monthly Music Monday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Little Learner Clubhouse. Choose from a variety of kid-sized instruments that we will provide or just sing along! Experience the nostalgia of playing and singing your childhood […]
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
1 event,
Carnegie Science Center is closed today
Carnegie Science Center is closed today. The Science Center’s fall/winter hours are Sept. 9–April 5 Wednesday–Monday: open 10 am–5 pm Tuesdays: Closed, except for Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
4 events,
The Energy Show
The Energy Show
In this energy-themed show, learn how energy is harnessed to power our civilization. Explore renewable and non-renewable alternatives, while learning about technologies and careers needed to sustain energy consumption. During the show, learn how to identify energy forms and examples of energy. Sponsored by:
Frankenscience
Frankenscience
Bring Frankenstein's monster to life! Hair-raising, shocking experiments on our Van de Graaff generator will spark your imagination. The history of electricity reaches a frightfully fun conclusion... it's alive!
5 events,
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
4 events,
The Energy Show
The Energy Show
In this energy-themed show, learn how energy is harnessed to power our civilization. Explore renewable and non-renewable alternatives, while learning about technologies and careers needed to sustain energy consumption. During the show, learn how to identify energy forms and examples of energy. Sponsored by:
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
7 events,
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
Reactions in Action
Reactions in Action
Check out our chemi-cool chemistry show full of elements to surprise. Learn about our atomic family with color-changing experiments and learn how green chemistry is helping chemists reduce, reuse, and recycle. See reactions in action! Program made possible with support from the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
5 events,
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
5 events,
Munchkin Mondays
Munchkin Mondays
Give your kids a head start with science! Bring your smallest scientists to the Science Center for Munchkin Mondays, full of themed activities just for early learners ages 2-6! Your preschoolers will get up-close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners. Free with Science […]
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
1 event,
Carnegie Science Center is closed today
Carnegie Science Center is closed today. The Science Center’s fall/winter hours are Sept. 9–April 5 Wednesday–Monday: open 10 am–5 pm Tuesdays: Closed, except for Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
3 events,
Illumination Sensation
Illumination Sensation
Discover the dazzling science of light! This illuminating show features optics, lasers, and things that glow.
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
3 events,
Sounds Like Science
Sounds Like Science
Can you hear that? It sounds like science! Learn the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us. That's music to our ears!
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
7 events,
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
4 events,
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
5 events,
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
5 events,
Munchkin Mondays
Munchkin Mondays
Give your kids a head start with science! Bring your smallest scientists to the Science Center for Munchkin Mondays, full of themed activities just for early learners ages 2-6! Your preschoolers will get up-close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners. Free with Science […]
Taste the Rainbow
Taste the Rainbow
Join us in an adventure full of colorful fruits and vegetables as we explore how families can make healthy food options a part of their daily routine. Early learners will participate in cleaning, classification by color, and identifying edible parts of vegetables and fruits. Sponsored by:
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
1 event,
Carnegie Science Center is closed today
Carnegie Science Center is closed today. The Science Center’s fall/winter hours are Sept. 9–April 5 Wednesday–Monday: open 10 am–5 pm Tuesdays: Closed, except for Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
3 events,
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
6 events,
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Reactions in Action
Reactions in Action
Check out our chemi-cool chemistry show full of elements to surprise. Learn about our atomic family with color-changing experiments and learn how green chemistry is helping chemists reduce, reuse, and recycle. See reactions in action! Program made possible with support from the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
4 events,
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
3 events,
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
4 events,
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
5 events,
Munchkin Mondays
Munchkin Mondays
Give your kids a head start with science! Bring your smallest scientists to the Science Center for Munchkin Mondays, full of themed activities just for early learners ages 2-6! Your preschoolers will get up-close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners. Free with Science […]
Zoo Plus Two
Zoo Plus Two
We're building a zoo! Help our "zoo keeper" count, identify, and feed our animals. Learn shapes as we build them homes and sing as our zoo comes to life!
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
1 event,
Carnegie Science Center is closed today
Carnegie Science Center is closed today. The Science Center’s fall/winter hours are Sept. 9–April 5 Wednesday–Monday: open 10 am–5 pm Tuesdays: Closed, except for Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
5 events,
Sounds Like Science
Sounds Like Science
Can you hear that? It sounds like science! Learn the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us. That's music to our ears!
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
7 events,
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
Frankenscience
Frankenscience
Bring Frankenstein's monster to life! Hair-raising, shocking experiments on our Van de Graaff generator will spark your imagination. The history of electricity reaches a frightfully fun conclusion... it's alive!
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
6 events,
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
Illumination Sensation
Illumination Sensation
Discover the dazzling science of light! This illuminating show features optics, lasers, and things that glow.
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
8 events,
Munchkin Mondays
Munchkin Mondays
Give your kids a head start with science! Bring your smallest scientists to the Science Center for Munchkin Mondays, full of themed activities just for early learners ages 2-6! Your preschoolers will get up-close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners. Free with Science […]
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
Taste the Rainbow
Taste the Rainbow
Join us in an adventure full of colorful fruits and vegetables as we explore how families can make healthy food options a part of their daily routine. Early learners will participate in cleaning, classification by color, and identifying edible parts of vegetables and fruits. Sponsored by:
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
1 event,
Carnegie Science Center is closed today
Carnegie Science Center is closed today. The Science Center’s fall/winter hours are Sept. 9–April 5 Wednesday–Monday: open 10 am–5 pm Tuesdays: Closed, except for Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
7 events,
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
Jump out of your seat ... touch your feet! Explore how physical activity can help your body do great things! Sponsored by
Frankenscience
Frankenscience
Bring Frankenstein's monster to life! Hair-raising, shocking experiments on our Van de Graaff generator will spark your imagination. The history of electricity reaches a frightfully fun conclusion... it's alive!
Sounds Like Science
Sounds Like Science
Can you hear that? It sounds like science! Learn the anatomy and science of how we hear the world around us. That's music to our ears!
The Energy Show
The Energy Show
In this energy-themed show, learn how energy is harnessed to power our civilization. Explore renewable and non-renewable alternatives, while learning about technologies and careers needed to sustain energy consumption. During the show, learn how to identify energy forms and examples of energy. Sponsored by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
6 events,
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Unwrap an ancient Egyptian "frog prince" to discover the science of amphibian anatomy and mummification. This show includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
Earth and Friends
Earth and Friends
Early learners will embark on an adventure through the Solar System with their grown-ups as they explore space chemistry together, and visit Earth and its “pals” (the other major planets) as they go around the Sun on a Magic Planet video sphere.
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
Tasteful Tidbits: Science of Taste & Smell
This show demonstrates how the tongue and nose unite to decode the flavors of food. Visitors will discover the biochemistry behind the sense of taste, why scientists think these senses exist, and how they may have been a matter of survival for our ancestors. Sponsored by:
Frankenscience
Frankenscience
Bring Frankenstein's monster to life! Hair-raising, shocking experiments on our Van de Graaff generator will spark your imagination. The history of electricity reaches a frightfully fun conclusion... it's alive!
9 events,
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
High Voltage
High Voltage
This electrifying show features our Tesla Coil and its one-million volt display of light and sound. Presentation includes static charging equipment, magnets, and other concepts of electrical charge. Presented by:
Brain Power
Brain Power
Unravel the mystery of our ever changing brain. Challenge your brain to different types of stimuli. Trigger the impulses of neurons and receptors as we explore the main processor of our body. Sponsored by:
6 events,
What’s That Sound?
What’s That Sound?
Is this a high sound or a low sound? Early learners are led in rhythm and song as they learn to predict whether an object will make a deep boom or a high-pitched squeak based on its size and shape. Everyone gets to tap a Boomwhacker and delight in the musical tones of a steel […]
Frankenscience
Frankenscience
Bring Frankenstein's monster to life! Hair-raising, shocking experiments on our Van de Graaff generator will spark your imagination. The history of electricity reaches a frightfully fun conclusion... it's alive!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
It’s Alimentary, Watson!
Solve the mystery of what happens to food as it journeys through the human body through the alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract). Students will understand how food is converted into energy and used by all parts of the body’s systems. Sponsored by:
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Pharaoh’s Phrog
Unwrap an ancient Egyptian "frog prince" to discover the science of amphibian anatomy and mummification. This show includes the partial dissection of a preserved laboratory frog.
