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Middle-aged man in a plaid shirt stands outdoors, gazing thoughtfully to the right. Lush green foliage forms the background, creating a calm atmosphere.

Seen + Heard: Spring 2026

In brief, what’s new around the museums.

Collage of summer camp activities: A child paints in an art class, two kids in science gear, a girl near water, and a child observing nature. Energetic and fun.

What I did on my Summer Vacation

by Chris Fleisher

Years later, some former Carnegie Museums summer campers recount experiences that still resonate today.

A person in winter clothing walks two dogs on a snowy forest trail, surrounded by bare trees. The scene is calm and serene, evoking a sense of peaceful solitude.

With science as her mission and curiosity as her guide, Mary Janecka is reveling at the chance to expand the nature reserve’s research scope and create a gateway for children to contribute to scientific studies, too.

An open magazine features two pages with black-and-white photographs and text. The left page shows snow-covered branches, while the right has varied nature images. The tone is reflective.

From the Archives: April and Powdermill

by John E. Guilday

Items from the magazine’s century of archives.

A diverse group of people in creative, colorful clothing pose together on stage, smiling. The mood is celebratory and theatrical, with dramatic lighting.

From Reuse to Runway

by Aakanksha Agarwal

Teen designers at The Warhol transformed repurposed materials into garments shaped by process, skill, and intent.

Stylized illustration of a bald eagle head with a vivid orange beak against a deep blue background. The eagle is outlined in red, conveying elegance and strength.

Closer Look: Warhol’s ‘Endangered Species’ Series

by Ava Lashner

A new perspective on familiar offerings at Carnegie Museums.

Smiling woman with long hair in a patterned dress stands in front of ornate, carved stone wall. The setting conveys a historic or artistic theme.

Q+A: Lucy Stewart

by Chris Fleisher

In conversation with the Museum of Art’s senior manager of lifelong learning

A child in a blue shirt runs enthusiastically through an interactive exhibit with padded columns on a synthetic field, evoking energy and excitement.

The Science—and Fun—of Sport

by Jennifer Davis

The largest-ever exhibition to open inside Kamin Science Center offers ample opportunity to test your mettle and learn something, too.

A collage features buildings and a cityscape. From left: a traditional building with a modern extension, a science center sign, a city skyline at dusk, and a modern green building. Neutral-colored abstract patterns form the background, creating a contemporary feel.

Community Art

By Ben Seal

The 59th Carnegie International goes outside the museum to create art in partnership with Pittsburgh communities.

Three vertical panels: a black sphere with embossed constellation, a colorful nebula with vibrant swirls, and a textured purple surface resembling topography.

A Tactile Symphony of Stars

By Nichole Faina

Space takes on new dimensions in Buhl Planetarium’s show for audience members with visual impairments.

A person with curly hair, wearing a patterned shirt, observes a vibrant art piece of pink cow heads against a bright yellow background, evoking curiosity.

Public Art

By Autumn Barrows

Two Pittsburgh natives want to foster community connections through art.

President’s Note: Winter 2025

A message from Steven Knapp.

Ancient wooden board game with turquoise squares and metal cone game pieces. Some pieces are on the board, others are beside it. Calm, historical feel.

Five Things: Winter 2025

Art and science news you can use.

Q+A: Matt Gray

By Amy Whipple

In conversation with the Director of Archives at the Andy Warhol Museum.

Four framed artworks of colorful skulls are displayed in two rows on a white wall. Each piece combines vibrant hues and abstract shapes.

Mortality in Mind

By Ben Seal

Andy Warhol: Vanitas contemplates—and celebrates—the artist’s exploration of life’s inevitable ending.

Evening view of a modern science center by a river, with a lit ship docked nearby. A bridge and hills are visible under a twilight sky.

‘Ignite Your Curiosity’

By Barbara Klein

Kamin Science Center looks to the future with an ambitious transformation.

Open book with text and two black-and-white photos on each page. The image conveys an informative and historical tone, with visible page curvature.

From The Archives: The Buhl Planetarium

Items from the magazine’s 98-year-old archives.

We Humans

By Amy Whipple

The 70th anniversary of a groundbreaking exhibition offers an opportunity to reflect on what has–and hasn’t–changed in how we think about race.

Curved, modern chaise lounge with a chrome frame, beige woven fabric, and a cylindrical pillow. The design is minimalist and elegant.

Closer Look: Design for the Human Form

By Autumn Barrows

A new perspective on familiar offerings at Carnegie Museums.

A collage shows jars with specimens, two women examining a large fossil, a person handling a small sample, and historical black-and-white images of fieldwork.

Worlds Collected, Stories Revealed

By Aakanksha Agarwal

Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition traces the past and present of scientific expeditions, vast collections, and the caretakers who keep their stories alive.