STEM-by-the-Hour Classroom 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.

We bring science to your classroom!

Students love the fun, hands-on activities. Educators love the minds-on learning loaded with eligible content! STEM-by-the-Hour presentations allow you to expand on important themes in your curriculum right in the classroom!

Each program accommodates up to 30 students and can be adapted to fit a 45-minute class period.

We have several STEM-by-the-Hour offerings that can be delivered in-person at your location or virtually via live video conferencing software! See below for available programs.

Contact us at 412.237.3400 or CustomerService@CarnegieScienceCenter.org for more information.

Fee: $150 for each program.
*Please note, you must book a minimum of three classroom programs per day.

Travel fees may apply

Choose from the following programs:

Build It, Break It

Grades K–3
Content Themes: Engineering, Forces, Experimentation, Forces and Interaction

Create sculptures, build arches, and assemble and disassemble other unique structures.

*Live virtual and in-person options available

Creature Constellations

Grades 1–5
Content Themes: Multi-cultural Astronomy, Physics

How can there be animals in the sky? Discover why constellations look the way they do and the stories behind them, then create your own!

*Live virtual and in-person options available

Dinosaur Discovery

Grades K–4
Content Themes: Biology, Paleontology

What size were dinosaurs? What did they eat? Did they really roar? Become a paleontologist to reveal more about these Mesozoic marvels in this interactive investigation.

*Live virtual and in-person options available

Engineering Challenges

Grades 2–5
Content Themes: Engineering, Careers in Science, Forces and Interaction

Test your engineering skills through different design challenges. Collaborate and adapt to meet changing demands and create unique projects to take home.

*Live virtual and in-person options available

Bonus Mini Science Make and Takes!

The perfect addition to your next large event or small gathering.

Through these informal activities your guests can engage with the scheduled Educator at their individual interest and comfort level.

$175 first hour, $125 each additional, up to 3 hours total.*

*In person only

New program options coming soon

Biodegradable Packing Peanut Structures

Engineer an art piece and learn about biodegradation. Combine cornstarch packing peanuts and water, discover new ways to reduce waste and reuse existing material. Not only will these sculptures stick but so will your experience!