Gina Winstead

Q+A: Gina Winstead

In conversation with the vice president for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA)

A young girl in the Hall of gems and minerals.

Cultivating Curiosity

A “magical” trip to Carnegie Museum of Natural History helped one family settle into Pittsburgh. Now, they want to ensure other families can share similar experiences.

An outdoor scene from an exhibition with Alula projected on to a large rock formation and a young girl holding her artwork

Fame in the Desert

Warhol’s fascination with celebrity is bridging cultural gaps far from home.

Illustration of a viking ship with viking warriors aboard

Countering Viking Myths

The life and legacy of Nordic warriors is more complicated and multifaceted than you think, as revealed in a new traveling exhibition at the Science Center.

A group of teens posing for a tik-tok video

Being Social

A lifeline for museums during the COVID lockdown, social media is becoming even more essential to reaching new audiences now.

A gray and red colored mineral

Objects of Our Affection: Cinnabar

Carnegie Museums is home to some of the most significant collections in the world. Here we showcase some of the most compelling objects.

an installation view of a Warhol exhibit

The first influencer?

By featuring his high-profile friends through his various media projects, Andy Warhol anticipated much of today’s online culture.

A Black teenager drawing in the art museum

Connecting Through Art

Through greater access and representation, one couple hopes to bring art alive for more young people of color.

A miniature model of a graveyard and chapel

Modeling the undead

An iconic chapel from a horror cinema classic now haunts the Miniature Railroad & Village.

Seniors participating in chair yoga

Senior-centered

The Museum of Art is forging deeper connections with older visitors through weekly yoga, drawing, art paths, and more.

A portrait of Gretchen Baker

Q+A: Gretchen Baker

In conversation with the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Two human head silouettes facing each other with puzzle pieces inset on them

Succeeding together

Perry Traditional Academy is working to become one of Pittsburgh’s top-performing high schools. Carnegie Science Center is helping the North Side high school reach its goal.