Carnegie Museum of Natural History

One of the Four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures.

Image credit Joshua Franzos, Treehouse Media

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Image credit Joshua Franzos, Treehouse Media

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. Carnegie Museum of Natural History generates new scientific knowledge, advances science literacy, and inspires visitors of all ages to become passionate about science, nature, and world cultures. Plan Your Visit

Hours


Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Admission

Adults:$19.95
Adults 65 and over: $14.95
Students with ID: $11.95
Children 3 to 18: $11.95
Children 2 and Under: FREE
Members:FREE
General Admission tickets grant visitors access to both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art

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Check out Reptiles: Live! while you visit!

Location


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Oakland
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3131

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  • Sensory Friendly Saturday

    Sensory Friendly Saturday

    Families with members on the autism spectrum or who experience sensory overload are welcome to visit the museum for a quieter experience in a more controlled environment.
  • Reptiles: LIVE!

    Reptiles: LIVE!

    Stand eye-to-eye with live reptiles from around the world! Admire colorful lizards, turtles, snakes, and crocodilians in nineteen living dioramas.
  • Super Science Saturdays

    Super Science Saturdays

    Celebrate with dinosaurs, discover secrets of DNA, and learn what it is like to be a scientist in the field at Super Science Saturdays!
  • After Dark

    After Dark

    Enjoy an adult-only night at the museum with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s After Dark parties – one of the coolest things to do in Pittsburgh.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Powdermill Nature Reserve, the environmental research center of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, has been dedicated to its mission of research, education, and conservation for more than 50 years. It is a place for scientists, for students, and for families who are interested in the natural world. The Powdermill bird migration research program is home to the one of the longest continually running bird banding stations in the United States. A wide variety of public education programs serve children and adults. Researchers from around the world conduct diverse long- and short-term scientific studies in herpetology, botany, invertebrate zoology, and ornithology.
Visit Powdermill

Visit Powdermill

map graphic showing Powdermill Nature reserve away from the city of Pittsburgh Powdermill Nature Reserve
1795 Route 381
Rector, PA 15677
(724) 593-6105

O-Do-nates or O-Don’t-nates—Dragonflies and Damselflies in the Section of IZ

wildflowers in the woods

A Lot to be Fascinated By in the Herbarium

toolbox with macroinvertebrates painted on it

Learning to See, Seeing to Learn, Freshwater Insects

Horizontal Gene Transfer, the Placenta, and Velvet Worms