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A group of children reach out to pet a live reptile handled by a Science Center employee
A group of children reach out to pet a live reptile handled by a Science Center employee

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Museum Hours

Carnegie Science Center Hours

Open daily
10 am–5 pm

All tickets will be sold for timed entry every 30 minutes.

Requin (SS 481) Hours

Open daily
(weather and river conditions permitting)
10 am–4:20 pm

Self-guided tours are included with General Admission on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability. Tours operate at a 20-minute interval with a limited capacity. Timed tickets are required and can be obtained on the day of your visit at the Requin Gateway located on the Ground Floor. Full mobility is required for this experience.


Special Hours & Closing Dates

Because of heavy traffic and traffic restrictions on the North Side, Carnegie Science Center is typically closed on days when there are Steelers home games or other major events at Acrisure Stadium.

July

  • Fri., July 26 – Close at 4 pm

August

  • Fri., Aug. 9 – Close at 4 pm
  • Sat., Aug. 17 – Close at 4 pm

September

  • Tues., Sept. 3 – Closed
  • Tues., Sept. 10 – Closed
  • Sat., Sept. 14 – Closed
  • Tues., Sept. 17 – Closed
  • Sun., Sept. 22 – Closed
  • Tues., Sept. 24 – Closed

October

  • Tues., Oct. 1 – Closed
  • Sun., Oct. 6 – Closed
  • Tues., Oct. 8 – Closed
  • Tues., Oct. 15 – Closed
  • Sun., Oct. 20 – Close at 4 pm
  • Tues., Oct. 22 – Closed
  • Mon., Oct. 28 – Close at 4 pm
  • Tues., Oct. 29 – Closed

November

  • Tues., Nov. 5 – Closed
  • Tues., Nov. 12 – Closed
  • Sun., Nov. 17 – Closed
  • Tues., Nov. 19 – Closed
  • Tues., Nov. 26 – Open
  • Thurs., Nov. 29 – Closed

December

  • Tues., Dec. 3 – Closed
  • Sun., Dec. 8 – Closed
  • Tues., Dec. 10 – Closed
  • Tues., Dec. 17 – Closed
  • Tues., Dec. 24 – Close at 4 pm
  • Tues., Dec. 31 – Close at 4 pm

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A group of students on a field trip wave excitedly at the camera as they travel between exhibits
Group Visits

A mother smile as her family of four looks at the railroad display in awe
Pricing

Young girl spins the wheel to make it rain at H2Oh’s water table.
Daily Calendar of Events