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A boy sitting in the Rango's Cinema seats wearing 3D goggles giving a thumbs up
A boy sitting in the Rango's Cinema seats wearing 3D goggles giving a thumbs up

Movies & Experiences

Carnegie Science Center is home to The Rangos Giant Cinema, Buhl Planetarium, and three theaters bursting with out-of-this-world adventures.

Race into The Rangos to be transported around the world, under the sea, and sometimes into the future! Along with vibrant education films, The Rangos periodically hosts feature movie nights with cult classics that are best viewed on our giant screen, the only Certified Giant Screen in Pittsburgh.

Soar through the rings of Saturn in our state-of-the-art Buhl Planetarium. This high-definition, full-dome experience will take you to the far reaches of the galaxy! Astronomy shows are offered throughout the day and are included in General Admission. For dynamic musical experiences with laser beams, add on laser show tickets. Hear your favorite artist, from Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd, and their hits set to dazzling lights and brilliant laser graphics.

Witness chemistry, physics, biology, and more come to life through live demonstrations daily included with General Admission to the Science Center. Volunteers from the audience enter shows to join the science fun on the Science Stage, BodyStage and in the Works Theater! Experiences range from playing along with boom whackers to learn about sound to taste-testing ice cream as our science chefs make a tasty custard cooled with liquid nitrogen.

The Rangos Giant Cinema

The Rangos Giant Cinema

A movie experience like no other. With digital 4K clarity and Dolby Atmos surround sound, you will feel like you are in the movie.

Laser Shows

Laser Shows

Be dazzled by lasers to popular music or holiday themes, from Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd, there’s something for everyone.

Live Theater Shows

Live Theater Shows

From explosive reactions, to the chemistry of cooking, to the basics of biology, a live program offers the kind of science experience you can’t get anywhere else!

Buhl Planetarium

Buhl Planetarium

Fly to the Moon, soar to Saturn, gaze at the stars, and traverse distant galaxies without leaving Pittsburgh!

SkyWatch

SkyWatch

Sat., Nov. 16
7–9 pm
$10 for Members/$12 for nonmembers.

Stargaze a Saturday night away. Reconnect with the night sky through a featured planetarium performance and, weather-permitting, live views of night sky objects in telescopic detail.

Fab Lab Public Workshops

Fab Lab Public Workshops

Have you ever wanted to experiment with a 3D printer? Want to learn how to use a laser cutter?