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Groups and Schools: (Virtual) Educational Programs

Virtual programs, book on your schedule!

Take a deep dive into your favorite Science Center exhibits and experiences with a virtual program tailored to your students’ grade level! With engaging demonstrations, tours, and live instruction from our team of science educators, each virtual field trip experience is packed with the exciting and educational STEM lessons found in every Science Center program!

Plus, engage your classroom with exclusive online courses from Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh!

Discover and engage with three immersive online courses, crafted by educators from the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum, tailored for grades 3-12. Explore the captivating theme of “Humans in Nature” through the lens of art, science, natural history, and culture, captivating students with an array of engaging videos, audio, animations, and text. Aligned with National Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills, these courses, priced at $5 per student per course, offer 18-22 classroom hours throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.

Ignite curiosity and enrich your curriculum by registering for these exceptional experiences today! Learn more and register by visiting: Catalog (carnegiemuseums.org).

(Virtual) Educational Programs and Educational Resources

Assembly Programs

Assembly Programs

These dynamic 45-minute large-scale programs covering a world of eligible science content for the whole school!

Exhibit Explorations

Exhibit Explorations

Themed experiences for grades 3–12!

Maker Workshops

Maker Workshops

Join the maker movement with virtual classes from BNY Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center!

STEM-by-the-Hour Classroom Programs

STEM-by-the-Hour Classroom Programs

Expand on your curriculum with these hands-on programs for up to 30 students.

STEMisphere

STEMisphere

Hub listing STEM education resources for pre-K through 12th grade in the southwestern Pennsylvania region.

Online Educator Resources

Online Educator Resources

Engaging lesson plans, activities, and videos from the Science Center’s educators.

Contact us to design the perfect field trip!

General admission field-trip pricing starts at $10 per person for weekday groups of 15 or more with a two-week advance reservation and $13 per person in the group on weekends with a two-week advance reservation. Ready to start the reservation process? To process your reservation, please provide:

  • Which programs/add-ons you want to book
  • A few suggested dates for your visit
  • Arrival and departure times
  • Number of adults (teachers and chaperones) – please note, one adult is required for every 10 students (and adult is admitted free)
  • Number of students
  • Lunch and/or movie snack plans

You can fill out this form opens in a new window with all your needs and we’ll connect with you to work through your reservation. You can also call us at 412.237.3400 between the hours of 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday. Our team will help you book the trip that fits your schedule!