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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!

Maker Mondays

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

SkyWatch

Sat., March 23
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.

View Partial Eclipse in Pittsburgh

Eclipse Extravaganza in Pittsburgh!

April 8, 2024

Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event! Watch the event through special solar observation equipment, see live footage of total eclipse streamed from NASA, and participate in an array of activities.

Wonder Workshops

Wonder Workshops

Select Saturdays

April 20 and May 18
10:15 am–12:15 pm

May 4: 1–3 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.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition

Final weeks! Book today!

Take a journey back in time to Titanic with stories of real people told through authentic artifacts and immersive environments.

Laser Shows

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

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.