A silver robot figure stands in an archway, set against a gradient purple background, evoking a futuristic vibe.

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

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Escaping Requin

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

A group of children seated in a planetarium, staring at a star filled screen.

Sparking a Love of Science 

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

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Q+A: Kathy Hollis

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

A portrait of Hope Gillespie in the Mars Exhibition at the science center.

Q+A: Hope Gillespie

In conversation with the museum experiences officer at Carnegie Science Center

Two scientists standing among stalks of dead plants.

A Knotty Conversation

Botanists at Carnegie Museum of Natural History are researching new ways to discuss invasive plants.

Two female curators examine a draw of native american artifacts.

Honoring the Dead and the Living

Carnegie Museum of Natural History steps up efforts to return to descendant communities the human remains that are in its care.

A group of children staring at the solar eclipse wearing protective glasses.

Ready for Some Shade?

Carnegie Science Center prepares for the Great American Eclipse this April.

A collage of images representing the work being done to educate the public about climate change in rural communities.

Building Bridges Over Climate Divides

A program launched four years ago offers lessons learned on how to have conversations about environmental changes in rural communities.

‘Miraculous’ Recoveries

It’s been nearly three decades since she was floating on a ship in the North Atlantic, as anxious as a kid on Christmas morning to see what would be raised

Deep Dive on the Titanic

An exhibition of items recovered from the famous shipwreck transports visitors to an earlier era and tells stories of lives lost.

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Memory Keeping on the USS Requin

Carnegie Science Center embarks on a massive undertaking to safeguard its Cold War-era submarine for future generations.

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Sparking a Love of Science

One donor hopes to expand opportunities for students to engage with STEM programming and the world around them.