Things to Do in Pittsburgh

Looking for the best attractions in Pittsburgh or family-friendly activities to add to your itinerary? As Pittsburgh’s most-visited museum, Carnegie Science Center offers an exciting mix of interactive exhibits, live science demonstrations, and immersive experiences—perfect for all ages! Whether you’re searching for things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend or planning a fun-filled day trip, we’ve got you covered.

Experience Science Like Never Before

Explore must-see Pittsburgh attractions and discover something new with every visit:

• Marvel at Miniature Worlds – See hundreds of detailed animations and Pennsylvania landmarks inside the beloved Miniature Railroad & Village^®.
• Build, Create, and Engineer – Construct your next masterpiece in Bricksburgh or get hands-on with digital fabrication in the all-new BNY Fab Lab (opening March 29).
• Explore the Red Planet – Step inside Mars: The Next Giant Leap^® and uncover what it takes to thrive on the fourth planet from the Sun.
• Make a Splash – Experiment with water flow and physics in the Little Learner Clubhouse.

Embark on the Ultimate Spring Break Getaway

This spring, skip the long flights and embark on a science-filled staycation at Carnegie Science Center! Families can travel through time and space, explore immersive worlds, and spark curiosity—all in one day.

Destinations to explore:

• Set Sail on a Historic Voyage – Climb aboard the USS Requin, a real Cold War-era submarine. Plus, challenge your detective skills in an Escape Room experience (ages 13+).
• Embark on a Safari Adventure – Journey to the African desert with the breathtaking new giant-screen film “Desert Elephants” in The Rangos Giant Cinema.
• Shrink Down to Explore Tiny Worlds – Be transported into the detailed landscapes of Pittsburgh’s past in the iconic Miniature Railroad & Village^®.
• Blast Off to Outer Space – Witness the wonders of the universe in a Buhl Planetarium show, where you can venture beyond the Milky Way Galaxy.
• Unleash Your Inner Maker – Get creative with cutting-edge technology in the new BNY Fab Lab, opening Sat., March 29.

Plus, explore special programming like:

• “Mental Health: Mind Matters” – A thought-provoking exhibition included with general admission, designed to foster understanding and reduce stigma.
• Sensory Sensitive Events – Featuring dimmed lights and reduced noise for an inclusive experience.
• 21+ Nights – A spring break night out with monthly themed entertainment, drinks, and five floors of exhibit access—just for adults!

Even More Fun Next Door at Highmark SportsWorks^®

Make your visit extra action-packed! At Highmark SportsWorks^®, you can:

• Throw a pitch while being recorded on a high-speed camera, then compare your movements to Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher David Bednar at the Playback Station.
• Gear up and enter the game in Sports Challenges: bat at PNC Park, test out reaction times as an NHL goalie, and try to out shoot Hoops, our robo-basketball star.
• Become a human yo-yo, whisking high in the air, up and back down-and then up again by pulling on cable-tethered handles.

Take advantage of this science-filled spring break staycation and make unforgettable memories—no passport required!

Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now.

If you do not live in Pittsburgh, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available here. Pittsburgh offers an opportunity to solve the world’s biggest problems. Here, innovators can enjoy their work and their life outside of it – living purposefully, building companies and communities and making an impact. The region gives people space to be authentic, do things their own way and receive support. Here you can become iconic. Learn more at: https://pittsburghregion.org/