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July 2025

Sun 27
group of small children sitting in circle with a teacher
July 27, 10:00 am - 10:45 am Recurring

Storytime at the Museum

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Thu 24
dinosaur bones
July 24, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night: JurassiCon

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Fri 18
two people with drinks standing in front of the butterfly wall
July 18, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

After Dark: Camp Carnegie (21+)

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

We regret to inform you that After Dark: Camp Carnegie, originally scheduled for July 18th, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this may have caused, and we appreciate your understanding. We are working to make sure that all refunds are issued in a timely fashion. We hope to […]

June 2025

Thu 26
people pointing at dinosaur bones
June 26, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Senior Social: Midday Musings

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Sat 14
family admiring dinosaur fossils
June 14, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

DinoFest

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission. Advance Registration Strongly Recommended. Join Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s researchers, educators, and community partners for DinoFest! Browse the full schedule below and plan your day. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fossil fun or a deep dive […]

Sat 7
sensory friendly weekend participants
June 7, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sensory Friendly Weekend

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, […]

Free

May 2025

Sun 4
sensory friendly weekend participants
May 4, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sensory Friendly Weekend

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toys, etc., will be available. […]

Sat 3
sensory friendly weekend participants
May 3, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sensory Friendly Weekend

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturday, May 3, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, […]

Free

April 2025

Thu 17
uprooted plants out of place teen night logo
April 17, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Teen Night – Uprooted: Plants Out of Place

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Sat 12
Diplodocus carnegii fossil skeleton
April 12, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Museum Highlight Tours

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30–1:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Join museum experts for free public tours! See highlights of Dinosaurs in Their Time, learn fun facts, and have your burning questions answered. Tours meet at the entrance of Dinosaurs in Their Time. Buy your tickets in advance!

March 2025

Sat 22
teens looking at a botany exhibit in a museum
March 22, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

NatureFest

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

When: Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission. Advance Registration Strongly Recommended Join Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientists, educators, and community partners for NatureFest! Browse the full schedule below and plan your day. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun or a deep dive into […]

Sat 8
person standing near a rock
March 8, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Women’s History Month Spotlights

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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February 2025

Sat 1
people looking at dinosaurs
February 1, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Recurring

Museum Highlight Tours: Black History Month

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Sat 1
people looking at taxidermy
February 1, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Black History Month Spotlights

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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January 2025

Tue 28
person holding dinosaur bones
January 28, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Educator Workshop: Using Fossils to Understand Ancient Earth

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Mon 20
people looking at dinosaurs
January 20, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Spotlights

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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December 2024

Sat 14
child looking through a magnifying glass
December 14, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Super Science Saturday: Light and Color in Nature

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Thu 5
three senior citizens point at dinosaur bones
December 5, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Senior Social: Midday Musings

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites you to explore nature throughout the museum with an open house featuring activities for seniors. Dinosaurs! Mammals! Gems! Minerals! Botany! Birds! World Cultures! Meet some of the museum's Natural History Interpreters and journey through the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's most historic, scientifically significant, and beloved collections.

November 2024

Thu 14
taxidermy bears
November 14, 2024, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Teen Night: Hiber-Nature

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

October 2024

Fri 18
people drinking in exhibition
October 18, 2024, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Haunted Museum After Dark

At the Museum 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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