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Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Close at 4 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 31 and Sat., Jan. 4.
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21+ Nights

Experience an exclusive after-hours party at the Science Center’s 21+ Nights, spread across all four floors. With no kids around, dive into deeper science content, witness daring experiments, and enjoy party games with friends. Explore fascinating topics like pop culture, mythology, space, and more. Drinks are available for purchase, making it the perfect adults-only night out in Pittsburgh!

Valid ID is required for entry.

Sponsored by:
   
Westmoreland County, PA – More to Discover
 
Special thanks to our event partners:
 
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Sponsored by:

Westmoreland County, PA – More to Discover

Special thanks to our event partners:

Pump logo

Pittsburgh Young Professionals logo

City Girls Who Walk logo

Upcoming events:

A couple dressed as pierogies

21+ Night: Happy New Yinz

Fri., Jan. 10
6–10 p.m.

Are yinz ready for 2025? Come on dahn to the Science Center to welcome the new year with all things Pittsburgh! Enjoy a night on the tahn and celebrate the ‘Burgh.

  • Meet entertainer and influencer Joe Long opens in a new window!
  • Share your Pixburgh opinions with an interactive comedy show
  • Learn about science in Pittsburgh with our fun demos n’at
  • Be nebby and enjoy full access to all the Science Center’s exhibits
  • Sip on some Yinzer-themed cocktails (get Deb her crahn and cokes!)
  • Come dressed in your ‘Burgh Best!

So don’t be a jag and come on aht! We’ll redd up the place for you and everything!

21+ Night: Seductive Science

Fri., Feb. 14
6–10 p.m.

Celebrate Valentines Day the smart and sexy way at the Science Center after hours! Grab your pals, a date, or go solo to learn about the science behind love and attraction.

  • Explore the anatomy of pleasure and why our bodies respond the way they do
  • Meet new people speed-dating style!
  • Take a sultry stroll around all the Science Center’s exhibits
  • Enjoy an evening under the stars at Buhl Planetarium
  • Indulge in Valentines Day themed cocktails

21+ Night: Pi Day

Fri., March 14
6–10 p.m.

There are infinite reasons for you to come to the Science Center and our Pi Day 21+ Night is one of them! Celebrate all things pi(e) as well as Albert Einstein’s birthday with us.

  • Learn about how pi impacts our daily lives through fun science demos
  • Compete in a pi(e) eating contest in the name of science!
  • Explore all the Science Center’s exhibits after hours
  • Capture a memory with our Einstein photo booth
  • Drink up with our themed cocktails

About 21+ Nights at Carnegie Science Center

Carnegie Science Center is not just for kids! Adult-night events in Pittsburgh are not all the same. Whether you are looking for a great date night, a place to meet new friends, conversation about current science topics or events, or things to do in Pittsburgh, you can find them here. 21+ Nights at the Science Center will challenge you, entertain you, and provide you with something different to do with friends.

Please see the safety guidelines in place to learn what is being done to ensure safe and fun experiences for all visitors.

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