Fall 2024
Cover Story
How a transformative $65 million gift from Dan and Carole Kamin is bolstering Carnegie Science Center’s plans to become a top-tier leader in community-based science.
Featured Stories
Living Artwork
The chemical reaction that produced Andy Warhol’s 'Oxidation' series means it continues to change, raising issues for how to conserve it for future generations.
Conserving Objects, Telling Stories
An exhibition of Egyptian artifacts spotlights the work of object conservators.
Also in this Issue
Access for All
Carnegie Museums’ Community Access program has opened up the museums to thousands of new members, including 19,000 teens.
Escaping Requin
The Science Center’s popular sub is now one of Pittsburgh’s most popular escape rooms.
Q+A: Kathy Hollis
In conversation with the director of collections care and access at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Sparking a Love of Science
Fascinated by outer space, one couple wants to keep inspiring young people to look at stars.
Objects of Our Affection: 'Golden Orioles'
Carnegie Museums is home to some of the most significant collections in the world. Here we showcase some of the most compelling objects.

Big Picture
During the spring and fall migrations, Powdermill Nature Reserve offers free open houses for visitors to observe how researchers safely capture and band birds, and learn about the data they gather. Visitors can also explore the trails at Powdermill on guided bird walks to find and identify birds in their native habitats. These walks are friendly to birders of all ages and experience levels. Spare binoculars will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.