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Curate This

Curate This

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

Objects of Our Affection: Gort

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.

Pursuing Relevant Science

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.

A Lifelong Love of Astronomy

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 garden party. It was May 2019, and Carole’s famous tulips were in bloom. Brown, who had recently been named as the Science Center’s director, was … Continued

Escaping Requin

Escaping Requin

The Science Center’s popular sub is now one of Pittsburgh’s most popular escape rooms.

Sparking a Love of Science 

Sparking a Love of Science 

Fascinated by outer space, one couple wants to keep inspiring young people to look at stars.

Q+A: Kathy Hollis

Q+A: Kathy Hollis

In conversation with the director of collections care and access at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.