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  

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

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

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.

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Mending Land, Healing Culture  

A Hawaiian land steward brings the story of indigenous fishpond restoration to Carnegie Museum of Natural History as part of the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars.

A large dinosaur skull and fossilized bones are stored on wooden carts and shelves in a paleontological lab.

What Lies Beneath

The vertebrate fossils on exhibit at Carnegie Museum of Natural History are just a fraction of a collection that is as scientifically important as it is just plain cool. Welcome to the bone rooms.

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Moving Into the Future

BNY Fab Lab gets a visibility boost at the Science Center, along with some major upgrades.

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Q+A: Lisa Haney

In conversation with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Egyptologist and curator of Egypt on the Nile.

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Inspiring More Kids

Carnegie Science Center broadens the reach of a long-running science fair competition in western Pennsylvania.

A person stands near a riverbank at night, illuminating lush greenery with a flashlight, surrounded by rocks and flowing water.

Chirps in the Night

Herpetologist Jennifer Sheridan explores the Bornean rainforest to study nocturnal croaks and the frogs that make them.

Illustration of a human head in profile with a brain made of gears and waves, surrounded by scientific symbols and patterns on a purple background.

Matters of the Mind

Mental health matters—so why not talk about it in an exhibition?

A person holds a small bird, while several curious children gather around, intrigued by the interaction in a lush outdoor setting.

Engage With Nature

A longtime supporter of Carnegie Museums wants Powdermill Nature Reserve to get the love and attention it deserves.

Three vintage bird illustrations: glossy ibises, gannets on cliffs, and orioles in a tree, showcasing diverse birdlife artistry.

Art by Nature Lovers

A little-known collection at Carnegie Museum of Natural History reveals a trove of paintings and sketches by famous artists and lesser-known talents on staff.

A collage featuring botanical illustrations, knitting hands, a nature-themed exhibit, a classical painting, and vibrant beetles.

Curate This

The job of a museum curator has never been more complex—or interesting.

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Objects of Our Affection: Gort

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

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Pursuing Relevant Science

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.

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A Lifelong Love of Astronomy

Dan and Carole Kamin have a long history with Carnegie Museums, but their relationship with Carnegie Science Center Director Jason Brown began a little over five years ago at a