What started as one donor’s passion project has made Carnegie Museum of Natural History more welcoming to more families.
Having His Say
Teaming up with the Science Center is another way Paul Duprex is spreading the word about infectious diseases and how vaccines work.
Scoring With Science
A new Science Center education program takes the science of hockey off the rink and into the classroom.
Out of the Ashes
A traveling exhibition now at Carnegie Science Center tells the fascinating story of the lost city of Pompeii.
Objects of Our Affection: Mountain goats in the Hall of North American Wildlife
Carnegie Museums is home to some of the most significant collections in the world. Here we showcase some of the most compelling objects.
Five Things: Winter 2021
Art and science news you can use.
The Greatest Giant-Sized Fish Stories
Freshwater rivers and lakes are home to nearly half of all the fish species on Earth—including some 600-pound giants that could soon fade into legend.
Five Things: Fall 2021
Art and science news you can use.
Closer Look: Meet Chips, the MoBot Prototype
A new perspective on familiar offerings at Carnegie Museums.
All in for Carnegie Science Center
Knowing firsthand how the informal learning adventures at Carnegie Science Center can help kids dream big, one donor couple wants to expand who has access.
Choosing Science
Four researchers at Carnegie Museum of Natural History recount what ignited their fervor for the natural world.
Perseverance and the Ongoing Search for Life on Mars
Astronomers are deploying the plucky rover and its helicopter sidekick to explore new parts of the red planet and learn whether alien organisms once lived there.
Cities are Not Biological Deserts
What could happen if we planned city projects with biodiversity in mind?
Daring to Dig
Forging her own path, Mary Dawson left her mark on paleontology. The many researchers she mentored continue the journey.
Supporting the Future of Science
A retired museum scientist thinks big for the next generation.
Closer Look: Interstellar Dreaming
We offer a new perspective on favorites from across Carnegie Museums.
Virtual Learning, Museum Style
The education teams at the four Carnegie Museums are partnering with area K–12 teachers to keep students inspired and teachers supported during an unusual year.
Fleeing Winter: A Songbird’s Journey
We spent the spring and summer watching yellow warblers at our favorite parks. Where are they now, and what could that mean for the sustainability of their future wintering habitats?
100 Years of Homemade Lightning
Carnegie Science Center celebrates the 100th birthday of its Tesla coil and the two men whose fearless ingenuity made it possible.
The Future of Natural History
An integrated approach to actionable, community-focused science is the way forward.
Suited Up: Animals with Armor
From ankylosaurs to thorny devils, a new exhibition celebrates the animals that have—again and again—evolved biological body armor.
Beyond the Lab
Andre Samuel helps young Black students see themselves in science.
Skeptical Wonderers
How we think goes a long way in determining what we think about science.
The Museum Volunteer
As diverse as their ages, interests, and talents, Carnegie Museums volunteers fill a variety of roles.



























