For Children
Camps, Classes & Workshops!
There’s always something for everyone at Carnegie Science Center! We offer unique, entertaining, and educational programs for a variety of age groups.
You Rock Science
Sat., May 11
10 am–3 pm
Through on-site, hands-on demonstrations and LIVE presentations, visitors can engage with a diverse group of STEM professionals including: scientists, doctors, nurses, technicians, researchers, and more.
The Science Behind Pixar
Venture into the creativity behind Woody, Sulley, and all your favorite Pixar characters with 50 hands-on activities. Opens May 25!
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.
2024 Summer Camps
Summer Camp registration is open. Check out the camp offerings!
Preschool Adventures
Sat., April 13
10:15–11:15 am
$14 Members/$16 Nonmembers (per child + adult helper)
General Admission not included
Preschool Adventures are specifically designed around suitable themes for little scientists to cultivate a love for learning and to teach them basic science concepts. Discover more!
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.
Sensory Sensitive Science Hours
Sun., April 21
9 am–Noon
Discover how we can help make a visit more accessible with our special sensory-friendly hours!
Salamander Saturday
Sat., May 4
10:30 am–2 pm
Free with general admission
Enjoy themed activities, storytime, and meet our animal ambassadors.
Kites for Kids
Sat., May 18
10 am–3 pm
Free with general admission
Visitors will experience hands-on activity stations featuring kite-themed games and crafts and learn about the science of flight.
Preschool Semesters
Thursdays, March 7–May 23
1–2 pm
$80 Members/$90 Nonmembers (per child and adult helper)
Carnegie Science Center’s Preschool Semesters are specifically designed around suitable themes for little scientists to cultivate a love for learning and to teach them basic science concepts.
Fab Lab Public Workshops
Have you ever wanted to experiment with a 3D printer? Want to learn how to use a laser cutter?
Student Competitions
Show off your best science skills, and compete for cool prizes and major bragging rights!
Birthday Parties
Make your child’s birthday a blast at Pittsburgh’s destination for science and technology fun!
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