IGNITE YOUR CURIOSITY!
As Pittsburgh’s most visited museum, Kamin Science Center, formerly Carnegie Science Center, features five floors of amazing interactive exhibits that are perfect for visitors of every age.
Closed on Sun., Oct. 12 due to an event at Acrisure Stadium.
Key Exhibits
Buhl Planetarium
Fly to the Moon, soar to Saturn, and explore distant galaxies—all without leaving Pittsburgh! Buhl Planetarium offers captivating shows that educate, inspire, and delight visitors of all ages.
Buhl Planetarium
Fly to the Moon, soar to Saturn, and explore distant galaxies—all without leaving Pittsburgh! Buhl Planetarium offers captivating shows that educate, inspire, and delight visitors of all ages.
Miniature Railroad & Village®
Explore Western Pennsylvania’s history with this iconic exhibit. All aboard!
Miniature Railroad & Village®
Explore Western Pennsylvania history with this iconic exhibit. All aboard!
USS Requin (SS 481)
Come aboard and experience what life was like inside a real Cold War-era submarine.
USS Requin (SS 481)
Come aboard and experience what life was like inside a real Cold War-era submarine.
Mars: The Next Giant Leap®
Mars: The Next Giant Leap®
Discover the many facets of space exploration and find yourself 300 million miles away on the surface of the Red Planet.
Get curious.
October Events
Halloween Events
Sat., Oct. 25
9-11 p.m.
Harvest the magic of Halloween at Pittsburgh’s most visited museum through spooktacular experiences and events all month long! For extra treats, come dressed in costume on a Saturday or Sunday in October to receive a free small popcorn.
MessFest
Halloween Edition
Sat., Oct. 25
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Get ready for a frightfully fun day of messy science at the Science Center’s annual celebration!
SkyWatch
Sat., Oct. 25
9-11 p.m.
Embark on an exhilarating journey across the cosmos. Discover the breathtaking mysteries that twinkle just beyond our reach in one-on-one discussions with our astronomy experts.
Laser Family Halloween
Beware, viewers, you’re in for a ghoulish good time with the whole family! Get into the Halloween spirit with “The Addams Family,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Beetlejuice”. Do the Monster Mash and the Time Warp and enjoy eerie classics such as “Thriller” and “Superstition” under the lasers.
The Great Pumpkin Smash
Sat., Nov. 1
Celebrate the end of the Halloween season at the Science Center! Toss your carved pumpkins from a designated drop zone and watch them splatter to the ground.
Rangos Giant Cinema Movies
Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope
Jane Goodall-Reasons For hope is an uplifting journey with stories to inspire people to make a difference in the world. Three different conservation stories illustrate Jane’s pillars of hope.
Desert Elephants (3D)
Embark on an elephant-sized journey across Africa’s Namib Desert, the world’s oldest desert, and get up close and personal with the largest land mammals on the planet.
Movie Sundays
Get lost in the magic of the largest movie screen in Pittsburgh! Movies are included with the purchase of general admission to the Science Center on select Sundays through Nov. 23.
Purchase tickets and get ready to ignite your curiosity!
Latest Science Center News
There is even more to be curious about.
Latest Science Center News
There is even more to be curious about.
About Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center is the ideal place for fun things to do in Pittsburgh with kids. If you’re looking for family fun, the Science Center is the most visited museum in Pittsburgh, where adults and kids can experience hands-on activities and STEM learning. Explore a variety of educational exhibits in our premier, family-friendly museum.