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5 events,
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 […]
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:
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
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,
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 […]
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
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 […]
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented by:
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!
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented by:
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!
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
9 events,
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented 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 […]
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:
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented by:
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented 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:
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Laser Galactic Odyssey
Take a musical journey of laser light! Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light. Fun for all ages.
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:
Queen Laser Show
Queen Laser Show
Freddie Mercury may be gone, but the Queen saga lives on! The rock will be loud, emotions high, and LASER light bright when we play all the sing-along hits: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Under Pressure,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and of course “Bohemian Rhapsody”
7 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:
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!
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 […]
Queen Laser Show
Queen Laser Show
Freddie Mercury may be gone, but the Queen saga lives on! The rock will be loud, emotions high, and LASER light bright when we play all the sing-along hits: “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Under Pressure,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and of course “Bohemian Rhapsody”
4 events,
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
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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,
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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.
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
7 events,
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented 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:
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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.
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!
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,
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:
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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:
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented 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:
11 events,
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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.
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
Daft Punk Laser Show
Daft Punk Laser Show
Get into the beat as we synergize Daft Punk’s sound with modern photons to create our own synthpop movement. With songs like “Around the World,” “Digital Love,” “One More Time,” and more, this is an exciting tribute to the iconic career of the costumed pair and the visual spectacle of their live shows.
15 events,
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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:
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.
Wheel of Science
Wheel of Science
Come on down! You're the next contestant on Wheel of Science, our fabulous science game show. Spin our life-sized wheel to see amazing chemistry and physics experiments. Take flight, conduct a symphony, explore animal adaptations, investigate the laws of motion, decode the secrets of DNA, or discover how cell phones work.
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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:
Wheel of Science
Wheel of Science
Come on down! You're the next contestant on Wheel of Science, our fabulous science game show. Spin our life-sized wheel to see amazing chemistry and physics experiments. Take flight, conduct a symphony, explore animal adaptations, investigate the laws of motion, decode the secrets of DNA, or discover how cell phones work.
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
Daft Punk Laser Show
Daft Punk Laser Show
Get into the beat as we synergize Daft Punk’s sound with modern photons to create our own synthpop movement. With songs like “Around the World,” “Digital Love,” “One More Time,” and more, this is an exciting tribute to the iconic career of the costumed pair and the visual spectacle of their live shows.
14 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a bright and beaming Moon in our planetarium. Storytime Under the Stars is a 15-minute program for early learners and their grown-ups.
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 […]
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a bright and beaming Moon in our planetarium. Storytime Under the Stars is a 15-minute program for early learners and their grown-ups.
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:
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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:
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. 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:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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.
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.
13 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a bright and beaming Moon in our planetarium. Storytime Under the Stars is a 15-minute program for early learners and their grown-ups.
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 […]
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented 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:
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 Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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.
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented 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:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
Big Astronomy
Big Astronomy
Explore the world-class observatories nestled in northern Chile's mountains and learn why Chile, with its beautiful mountain ranges and clear, cloudless skies, create an ideal environment for studying the cosmos. It takes many people with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills to run a world-class observatory. Meet a few of these people as they share the […]
11 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a bright and beaming Moon in our planetarium. Storytime Under the Stars is a 15-minute program for early learners and their grown-ups.
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
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented by:
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 […]
The Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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:
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.
13 events,
Storytime Under the Stars
Storytime Under the Stars
Early learners and their grown-ups are invited to enjoy science-themed stories under a starry sky! Have a seat on a carpet square, gather ‘round our storyteller, and relax under a bright and beaming Moon in our planetarium. Storytime Under the Stars is a 15-minute program for early learners and their grown-ups.
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:
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented by:
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 Beatles Anthology
The Beatles Anthology
Nearly 50 years later, the British Invasion has landed in Pittsburgh once again! Take an epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from the early songs like “Twist and Shout” to later hits like Abbey Road’s “Octopus’s Garden”. Prudence, Lucy, and Sgt. Pepper will all be there, too. This is […]
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:
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Stars Over Pittsburgh
Lights out, heads up, stars on! This live show guides you through the current night sky, showing you how to locate the planets and constellations you can see from your own backyard, as well as the phases of the Moon. Presented by:
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
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
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:
Big Astronomy
Big Astronomy
Explore the world-class observatories nestled in northern Chile's mountains and learn why Chile, with its beautiful mountain ranges and clear, cloudless skies, create an ideal environment for studying the cosmos. It takes many people with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills to run a world-class observatory. Meet a few of these people as they share the […]
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Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars is a special 20-minute program. NASA’s latest and greatest robot has landed on Mars and you can be a part of the excitement! Blast off from Earth to explore Martian canyons, mountains, and polar ice caps. Retrace the mission's harrowing journey through the Martian atmosphere, triumphant touchdown, and exploration of Jezero Crater! […]
Move it, Move it!
Move it, Move it!
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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: