Mission Statement: To conduct scientific inquiry, generate knowledge, and promote stewardship of the Earth. Through public engagement, we share the joy of discovery about the processes that shape the diversity of our world and its inhabitants.
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- Location:
- Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
- Phone:
- 412.622.3131
- Tues - Wed:
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thurs:
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Fri - Sat:
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sun:
- 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Insects, Ink & Inklings: Illustrations by Jane HylandUpdated about 8 months ago
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- Adult Natural History Courses ...
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Saturday, May 30 at 9:00am - Summer Camps 2009
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Monday, June 8 at 9:00am - Meet the Scientists
CMNH Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt, ...
Saturday, December 13 at 1:00pm - Meet the Scientists
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Saturday, November 8 at 1:00pm
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- General Info 7:20am Oct 21
Marco Petruzzelli
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Association for the creation and study of a paleontological park in a dinosaur footprint-bearing quarry near the town of Molfetta. Project sponsorized by the Geology and Geophysics Dept. Bari University and Winner of the Bollenti Spiriti Grant 2009
Katie Ann McCullough My FAVORITE museum!
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NOW OPEN! Whales | Tohorā, a traveling exhibition created by Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum, presents stories from conservationists, scientists, whalers, and even whale riders. The exhibition presents a rich assortment of objects from Te Papa's whale collection, one of the largest in the world. Skeletons over 5...4 feet long (18 meters) are displayed, along with fossils, models, and specimens from many whale species. Beautiful taonga (cultural treasures) made from highly prized whale bone and whale teeth give evidence of the revered status of these animals. For more information, visit: http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/whal
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History conducts scientific inquiry, generates knowledge, and promotes stewardship of the Earth. Through public engagement, we share the joy of discovery about the processes that shape the diversity of our world and its inhabitants.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Apple Talk & Tasting at Powdermill Nature Reserve! On Saturday, October 17, join Powdermill naturalist Joe Stavish for a talk on the natural history of the apple. This free program highlighting this important and historic fall fruit is appropriate for families, and includes an apple tasting. No registration is required. For more information, call 724-593-6105.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Food for Thought Adult Lunch & Lecture Series coming up! "Egypt: Art of the Afterlife," Thursday, October 15, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Learn how the people living by the Nile prepared for the afterlife on a guided tour of Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt. Sumptuous art adorned their tombs, coffins, and their mummified bodies s...o that they would be surrounded by beauty after death. Gloria Pollock, retired Pittsburgh Public Schools art instructor, will lead and motivate you to create Egyptian art that you can enjoy in this life. Members: $40, Non-Members: $45. Includes lunch in the Museum Café, Museum admission, and project materials. Pre-registration is required: Call (412) 622–3288 or email ProgramRegistration@CarnegieMuseums.org!
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Special Hours & Events for the week of the G-20! Tuesday night (9/22) open until 8 p.m., Free admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m., plus $5 parking starting at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday (9/23) open regular hours. Thursday (9/24) and Friday (9/25) CLOSED DURING G-20. Saturday (9/26) is Museum Day, when participating museums around the cou...ntry offer free admission with downloaded card! Visit the Calendar for details and link to card download! http://www.carnegiemnh.org/info/calendar
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NEW! Dino-rific Pajama Party. October 9, 6-9:30 p.m. Wear your pajamas and join us for a pajama party at the museum! Children ages 3-6 years old and their parents will have the chance to “try out” our Overnight Adventures without actually staying overnight. For more info: http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/over
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Bring your sleeping bags for a camping experience inside Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Sleep tight in the company of a rhinoceros, or roll out your sleeping bag in the high meadow next to a grizzly. Enjoy activities, hands-on projects, museum tours, and games!
Carnegie Museum of Natural History The Schedule of Programs for Fall 2009 has been posted on the Web site! Check out the amazing, fascinating, and fun activities and events coming up at Carnegie Museum of Natural History! http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History conducts scientific inquiry, generates knowledge, and promotes stewardship of the Earth. Through public engagement, we share the joy of discovery about the processes that shape the diversity of our world and its inhabitants.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie's Dinosaurs Go Green! Visit our new online exhibit to learn how the renovation of Dinosaurs in Their Time adhered to the standards required for LEED's "green" certification! http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/LEED
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In the construction of Dinosaurs in Their Time (DITT), Carnegie Museum of Natural History went green. Following LEED guidlines, we created an exhibition that was environmentally sound.
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Opening on June 16: DOUBLEXPOSURE
Global warming is affecting our planet in countless ways, not in some remote future, but today. DoublExposure documents one aspect of the warming climate through fine-art photography that brings the viewer into panoramas of glaciers once grand but now receding.
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A fine art photography exhibit that is designed to educate, alarm and inspire about global warming. The museum exhibit consists of photographs of glaciers taken in the past by Brad Washburn, and duplicated in the present by David Arnold.
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History changed their Public Transit.
