Halloween is Here!
Check out our spine-tingling specials throughout the month of October at your Halloween headquarters for family fun. Catch a spooky, cult classic film in The Rangos Giant Cinema, put your detective hat on for 21+ Night: Mystery at the Museum, see the Miniature Railroad & Village® in a new light featuring mischievous figures and strange stories, and catch a Halloween-themed laser show. Add a Carnegie Science Center visit to your fall list!
All Treats, No Tricks!
Save throughout October!
Enjoy scary savings at the Science Center throughout the month of October with $4 off admission to The Science Behind Pixar exhibition! Use online code PIXAR4OFF. Learn more!
Halloween Hunt
Sun., Oct. 27
10 am–5 pm
Show off your Halloween costume and get ready for spooky science! Go on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Science Center, enjoy hands-on activities and games, and get pictures in front of your favorite exhibits!
October Film Series
Experience cult classic films like never before with digital 4K clarity and Dolby Atmos surround sound on Friday and Saturday nights throughout October. BooOook your tickets today to see The Shining (1980), Hocus Pocus (1993), Scream (1996), and Young Frankenstein (1974).
Laser Halloween
You’re in for a fright surrounded by dazzling bright lights! Little Monsters, catch Laser Family Halloween daily at 2 pm or Laser Gaga at 4 pm Fridays through Sundays.
Miniature Railroad & Village®
Take a walking tour of western Pennsylvania with a spooky twist in celebration of Halloween at the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village®.
Things to Do in Pittsburgh
As one of the best attractions in Pittsburgh and a top-notch destination for family activities in Pittsburgh, Carnegie Science Center features a variety of kid’s activities and children museum exhibits. If you’re looking for places to visit in Pittsburgh or things to do in Pittsburgh this week, we’ve got you covered!
For fun stuff to do in Pittsburgh, experience Carnegie Science Center’s exhibits, live demonstration shows, and more! Watch an electrifying science demonstration in the Works Theater or unravel the mysteries of the brain in a BodyStage show.
Curious about must-do things in Pittsburgh? Check out hundreds of animations and amazing models of Pennsylvania landmarks in the Miniature Railroad & Village®. Build to your heart’s content in Bricksburgh. Make a splash at the water table in Little Learner Clubhouse. Explore a Martian settlement and discover what it takes to thrive in Mars: The Next Giant Leap®.
So many of our exhibits are among Pittsburgh top things to do! Snap a selfie with C-3PO, R2-D2, and other favorite Hollywood robots in the Robot Hall of Fame. Marvel at sight and sound in a Buhl Planetarium laser show. Plus, meet slithering, hopping, swimming animals in the H2Oh! Field Station.
Don’t forget to stop by Highmark SportsWorks® located right next door! Turn sports practice into a science experiment in the newest exhibit Motion Lab. Throw a pitch while being recorded on a high-speed camera. Then head to the Playback Station to compare your motions to Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar in slow motion. Test out other sports-related actions in this new permanent exhibit.
The Science Behind Pixar
Venture into the creativity behind Woody, Sulley, and all your favorite Pixar characters with 50 hands-on activities.
The Rangos Giant Cinema
A movie experience like no other. With digital 4K clarity and Dolby Atmos surround sound, you will feel like you are in the movie.
Dining & Culture Guide
Northside & North Shore
Food, drink, entertainment, and more!
Miniature Railroad & Village® Sensory Friendly Tours
Fri., Oct. 25,
5–6 pm
Cost: $10 per person
Designed for visitors with sensory sensitivities and/or other disabilities, these tours are personalized and free of crowds and loud noises.
SkyWatch
Sat., Oct. 26
9 pm
$10 for Members/$12 for nonmembers.
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.
Halloween Hunt
Sun., Oct. 27
10 am–5 pm
Show off your Halloween costume and get ready for spooky science! Go on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt throughout the Science Center, enjoy hands-on activities and games, and get pictures in front of your favorite exhibits!
Members Family Night: Trains and T Rexes – Sold Out!
Fri., Nov. 1
6–9 pm
Free for Members!
Enjoy exclusive members-only time in the Miniature Railroad to get a sneak peek at the newest addition, the Chinatown Inn, then head over to The Rangos to travel back in time to the Cretaceous period.
Sensory Sensitive Science Hours
Sun., Nov. 10
9 am–Noon
Discover how we can help make a visit more accessible with our special sensory-friendly hours!
Escape USS Requin: Pittsburgh
Legends – Sold Out!
Select Fridays and Saturdays
Now through Sat., Nov. 2
5:30 pm and 7 pm
Think you have what it takes to beat a 60-minute escape room inside USS Requin (SS 481) Submarine? Embark on this brand-new iteration of Pittsburgh's only escape room on a historic submarine.
Events for All Ages
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!
Mars: The Next Giant Leap®
Embark on a 300-million-mile journey to Mars and arrive in a Martian settlement where you will discover the many facets of space exploration.
USS Requin (SS 481)
Come aboard to learn how 80 men used their expertise, humor and sheer ingenuity during the submarine's lengthy defense and scientific missions.
Fab Lab Public Workshops
Have you ever wanted to experiment with a 3D printer? Want to learn how to use a laser cutter?
Miniature Railroad & Village®
Take a walking tour of western Pennsylvania at the world-renowned Miniature Railroad & Village®.
Laser Shows
Be dazzled by lasers to popular music or holiday themes, from Stranger Things to Pink Floyd, there’s something for everyone.
Bricksburgh
Take on the roles of architect, artist, engineer, and builder at brick activity tables, stocked with thousands of bricks!
Little Learner Clubhouse
Explore this nature-inspired hub for free-play and hands-on activities, featuring a Water Table and Button Wall!
H2Oh Field Station
Full of lively, swimming, hopping, and slithering animals that demonstrate the delicate balance of life and water on our planet.
Searching for Pittsburgh events? Check out our daily calendar to see what’s happening at the Science Center today. Carnegie Science Center is a local favorite among destinations for safe family activities, fun things to do in Pittsburgh, unique things to do in Pittsburgh, and especially things to do in Pittsburgh with kids.
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