- Miniature Railroad reopens Nov. 15.
Closed all day on Oct. 28 for the Steelers Game.
Programs
Register By Phone
412.237.3400
8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Mon – Fri
In case of inclement weather, please call the above number to see if a program has been cancelled.
Technology Workshops
Have fun discovering and learning about tons of science topics! Call 412.237.3400 to register or for more info. Advance registration is required for all programs.
Select Sundays October - December
Cost: $20/$24 (Member/Non-Member)
See descriptions for age requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question regarding a workshop? Click here to view a list of FAQs. Didn’t find your answer? Please call 412.237.3400 for more information.
October 21
Programming with LEGO WeDo’s
9 am–Noon
Ages 7-10
Get started with computer programming and robotics with LEGO Education’s WeDo 2.0 set. Build a working robot rover with interactive sensors, and program it to complete fun tasks!
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
Motors and Mechanisms
1–4 pm
Ages 8-12
Have a blast creating moving mechanisms with LEGO Simple and Motorized Machines kits. Create contraptions that walk, drive, and pull, while learning basic engineering concepts.
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
November 11
Beginner Coding
9 am–Noon
Ages 6-8
Discover what computer programming is all about and experiment with both visual and text-based languages. Learn how coding can be used to solve problems while designing animations and video games.
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
Beginner Robotics
1–4 pm
Ages 6-8
Take a first step into the world of robotics! Learn about what robots are, how they are different from other machines, and what they can do. Experience a variety of educational robots designed just for you, and learn how to do simple programming.
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
December 1
Robot Roundup
9 am–Noon
Ages 9-12
Discover how robots sense, think, and act as you get hands-on with a fun variety of educational robots. Use color to program Ozobots™, snap together Cubelets, and navigate Sphero® through an obstacle course.
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
Get Animated
1–4 pm
Ages 9-12
Explore stop-motion animation techniques and become a storyteller! Use LEGO bricks, Claymation, or even create your own characters to create a short video.
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
December 9
Makey-Makey Workshop
9 am–Noon
Ages 8-12
Discover the endless fun of Makey-Makey kits as you play fruit pianos and design a unique video game controller. Experiment with conductive objects and simple circuits, dabble in simple programming, and explore your creativity!
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
Exploring Virtual Reality
1–4 pm
Ages 12+
What is virtual reality, and what can you do with it? Answers these questions and more as you experiment with different Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality tools, such as Google Expeditions, Oculus Rift, and Merge Cubes!
Members get discount rates on select programs!
Non-members can add programs to your cart and buy a membership at checkout!
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