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Carnegie Discoverers

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The members of the Carnegie Discoverers share a passion for discovery and adventure and are enthusiastic supporters of Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Founded in 2006 by Dr. Richard Moriarty, the principal purpose of the Carnegie Discoverers is to assist and support Carnegie Museum of Natural History in promoting its scientific, educational, and cultural missions and in the development of new and larger audiences for the institution.

Through a number of special events each year, Carnegie Discoverers explore and learn about many amazing facets of natural history. These opportunities afford our members a unique relationship with, and a keener appreciation of, Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Dr. Richard Moriarty

Dr. Richard Moriarty

    Discoverers Events – Fall 2025  

Members of Discoverers can look forward to the following events for Fall 2025:

September 2025 – Egypt Lecture

Speaker: Lisa Haney, Ph.D., Assistant Curator, Egypt on the Nile

October 2025 – Vertebrate Paleontology Lecture

Speaker: Sarah Davis, Ph.D., Collection Manager, Vertebrate Paleontology

November 2025 – Gems & Minerals Lecture

Speaker: Chris Emproto, Ph.D., Post Doctoral Fellow, Minerals & Earth Sciences

A sampling of recent lectures:

The Stories We Keep: Conservation as the bridge to connect visitors, staff, and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s collections
Annick Vuissoz, Project Conservator

Future-proofing Museum Collections: Collections Care and Access at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Kathy Hollis, Director of Collections Care & Access

A Diamond in the Rough: Bringing Carnegie’s Ornithological Collection into the 21st Century
Serina Brady, MSc2, Collection Manager, Ornithology

An Island in a Sea of Sand: Describing New Amphibians and Reptiles from Angola’s Most Mysterious Mountain
Mariana P. Marques, Collection Manager, Amphibians and Reptiles

Looking Closely: Lessons from the Carnegie’s “Natural History Art” Collection
Deirdre M. Smith, Teaching Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh; Assistant Curator

(Mr.) Yukking It Up: The Science of Poison, Venom, and Toxicity in the CMNH Collection
Eight Mini-talks from Scientific Staff Members

Nature out of place? Confronting the topic of invasive species
Mason Heberling, Associate Curator, Botany

Searching for the Thylacine: The Sad History of the Tasmanian Wolf
John Wible, Curator, Mammals

Become a Member of Carnegie Discoverers

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Additional information about the Carnegie Discoverers can be obtained by calling 412.353.4842.

Membership Levels

Member $150

  • – Invitations to all Carnegie Discoverers events, including lectures with scientists and social hours
  • – Invitations to exclusive Carnegie Museum of Natural History events, such as exhibit openings and previews

Sponsor $250

All of the benefits of the Member level plus:

  • – Opportunities to participate in Carnegie Discoverers field trips

Patron $500+

All of the benefits of the Sponsor level plus:

  • – An invitation to an annual tea with the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Benefactor $1500+

All of the benefits of the Patron level plus:

  • – A behind-the-scenes tour for up to 10 individuals of your choice

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