Events for All Ages
If you’re looking for fun, family-friendly events in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Science Center is the destination guaranteed to ignite the “Wow!” in everyone!
Our special public event activities are included with a general admission ticket. There’s no shortage of fun things to do at Carnegie Science Center. Explore our upcoming Special Public Events for the whole family!
The Science Behind Pixar
Venture into the creativity behind Woody, Sulley, and all your favorite Pixar characters with 50 hands-on activities. Opens May 25!
Maker Mondays
Mondays, March 4–May 20
12:30–2:30 pm
Free with General Admission
Museum visitors are invited into the lab to participate in hands-on making and minds-on digital fabrication activities for the whole family are available, but many activities are best suited for visitors ages 6 and up.
SkyWatch
Sat., April 27
9 pm
$12 for nonmembers/$10 for members.
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.
Wonder Workshops
Select Saturdays
May 4: 1–3 pm
May 18
10:15 am–12:15 pm
Carnegie Science Center’s classes are specifically designed around suitable themes for budding scientists to cultivate a love for learning and to teach them basic science concepts.
Salamander Saturday
Sat., May 4
10:30 am–2 pm
Free with General Admission
Enjoy themed activities, storytime, and meet our animal ambassadors.
You Rock Science
Sat., May 11
10 am–3 pm
Through on-site, hands-on demonstrations and LIVE presentations, visitors can engage with a diverse group of STEM professionals including: scientists, doctors, nurses, technicians, researchers, and more.
Kites for Kids
Sat., May 18
10 am–3 pm
Free with General Admission
Visitors will experience hands-on activity stations featuring kite-themed games and crafts and learn about the science of flight.
Laser Shows
Be dazzled by lasers to popular music or holiday themes, from Taylor Swift to Pink Floyd, there’s something for everyone.
Fab Lab Public Workshops
Have you ever wanted to experiment with a 3D printer? Want to learn how to use a laser cutter?
NOTICE FOR ALL BUYERS – By attending an in-person event at any of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, you and any guests agree to voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold any presenting entities, artists, and the venue; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.
