Preschool Scientists Programs
At Carnegie Museums, we are committed to the safety of our staff, visitors, and outreach program participants. Please review our In-Person Outreach Program Safety Standards for information about booking a Science on the Road program at your location.
Please note: All of our PreK offerings are in person. Virtual sessions available by request.
Let us bring big science to your littlest learners! Choose from a variety of programs providing hands-on science learning in a host of eligible content areas.
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Preschool Assembly Programs
Our 30-minute assembly programs can accommodate up to 200 students per showing. Topics include air and wind, and bugs.
Fee: $375; $175 for each repeat program.
Amazing Bugs
Content themes: Common Characteristics of Life, Life Cycles, Form and Function
Find out how far a grasshopper can hop, how butterflies get their wings, and more incredible insect insights!
Up in the Air
Content themes: Properties of Matter, Force and Motion, Weather and Climate
What is air? If we can’t see it, how do we know it is there? Is anything lighter than air? Investigate these questions and be blown away by our amazing wind and air devices.
Preschool Discovery Days
Each fun 45-minute program is designed to give up to 30 students the chance to expand on eligible content themes with engaging hands-on activities.
Fee: $150 for each program. Single programs available June through March. Two-program minimum in April and May.
Bubble Science
Content themes: Chemistry, Properties of Matter
Explore the ‘S’ in STEM (science) with amazing bubbles and bubble blowers.
Creepy Crawly
Content themes: Biology: Form and Function
Investigate insect parts and behavior through song and dance and make bug antennae to take home.
STEM Program for Babies and Toddlers
Pop It
Content themes: Five Senses, Fine Motor Skills, Scientific Observation, Properties of Matter
Children will sing, dance, and participate in dramatic play to practice their popping skills – popping bubbles, popping bubble wrap, pretending to pop popcorn, and more!
Fee: $150 per program; each program includes two 30‑minute sessions
Two-program minimum in April and May
Up to 15 children per program, children ages 0-3 years
