Celebrate
Out-of-This World Event Rental Spaces
Located only minutes from downtown Pittsburgh on the scenic North Shore of the Ohio River, Kamin Science Center, formerly Carnegie Science Center, offers the perfect setting for your next event. With its modern, adaptable spaces and ample parking, our venue is truly where science meets celebration—an ideal spot for an out-of-this-world experience!
To discuss having your next event at the Science Center, please call our Special Events Team at 412.237.1673, or complete the Inquiry Form here. 
Propel Your Event with PointView Hall
Experience unmatched elegance at Kamin Science Center’s premier venue, PointView Hall.
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The space features a modern design and incredible views of Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle with floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Be stunned by the city skyline view from the terrace, which adds unmatched sophistication to any event.
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Ideal for weddings, birthdays, bat and bar mitzvahs, graduations, fundraisers, and galas.
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Accommodates 500 guests theater-style, 350 for a cocktail reception, 300 seated banquet-style, and 275 for a wedding reception.
Have a Stellar Time in Buhl Planetarium
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Take your vows or host a unique event under the stars.
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You can also bring your group to one of the planetarium’s unforgettable shows.
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Accommodates 120 seated.
Create Buzz with the Works Theater
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Host an event in the unique and quirky industrial setting that is the Works Theater, located on the 4th Floor.
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In-the-round theater sets the stage for any kind of celebration.
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Features a Tesla coil and its stunning one-million-volt display.
Party on the 4th Floor
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Host an event on the 4th Floor among a unique collection of exhibits.
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Have it set for dinner (yes, you can play with the exhibits, too).
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Gain access to the Works Theater for dancing.
Double the Fun with RiverView Café and Outdoor Patio
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The RiverView Café and Outdoor Patio make the great outdoors even greater with endless space for activities and dancing. Enjoy the views or take the party outside, weather permitting.
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Enjoy riverfront and city skyline views.
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Upgrade your experience for an elegant cocktail hour.
Blast Off in the Mars: The Next Giant Leap® Exhibition
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Turn your event into a truly galactic affair with the ambiance of being on the Red Planet. The Mars: The Next Giant Leap® exhibition, located on the 2nd Floor, is perfect for any event.
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The exhibition space is intergalactically unique and unlike any other event space in Pittsburgh.
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Enjoy a cocktail hour to remember in this one-of-a-kind space.
Turn your event into a truly galactic affair with the ambiance of being on the Red Planet. The Mars: The Next Giant Leap® exhibition, located on the 2nd Floor, is perfect for any event.
The exhibition space is intergalactically unique and unlike any other event space in Pittsburgh.
Enjoy a cocktail hour to remember in this one-of-a-kind space.
Stellar Menu Options
We’ve got the formula for your event’s success. Our exclusive on-site caterer, Culinaire, ensures every detail of your food and beverage is carefully crafted to your specific tastes. Together, we’ll work with you to design an event that perfectly aligns with your vision—because in the science of great events, customization is key!
For more information contact Thomas Kvederis, director of catering, at 412.237.3422 or TKvederis@CIemail.com.
An Unforgettable Wedding Venue
Making your wedding the talk of the universe is easy. But don’t take our word for it.
We’ve Got the Formula for Outstanding Parties.
Host your next event at one of the most unique party locations in Pittsburgh! At Kamin Science Center, your party or event will be filled with moments that will have people talking.
To discuss having your next party at the Science Center, please call our Special Events Team at 412.237.1673, or complete the Inquiry Form here.
Birthday Party Bash
Another trip around the Sun calls for a party! Book the ultimate birthday party spot, Kamin Science Center, for your child’s special day.
Enjoy a private room for a fun, two-hour birthday party.
Guests enjoy same-day General Admission.
Birthday parties are $500 for up to 25 attendees.
The birthday child and children ages 2 and under are free.
Add more guests for just $13 per person with a limit of 50 guests.
Carnegie Museums Members receive a 10% discount on the birthday package.
Want to add treat bags? Please call 412.237.3418 for details.
The birthday child receives a big gift on their big day—a certificate for one free return admission to the Science Center.
Stellar Spaces for Extraordinary Events
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If you’ve got an out-of-this-world event idea, we’ve got the space to host it!
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Kamin Science Center is the place for incredible wedding anniversaries, perfect bat and bar mitzvahs, monumental family reunions, and much more. Let us help you bring your party to life!
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Carnegie Museums Members receive a 10% discount on event packages.
The Perfect Launchpad for Your Next Corporate Event
Host your next corporate event in a venue beyond compare! At Kamin Science Center, unforgettable moments await that will fuel your organization’s momentum while everyone has the time of their lives.
As a bonus, our Special Events Team is ready to bring your vision to life, ensuring every detail is perfectly customized to your needs. With unique, interactive spaces and an ambiance like no other, your event will make a big bang and is guaranteed to be the talk of the town.
To discuss having your next corporate event at the Science Center, please call our Special Events Team at 412.237.1673, or click here to complete the Inquiry Form.
The Fab Lab Makes Every Corporate Gathering a Must-Attend Event
Team-building workshops conducted at BNY Fab Lab Kamin Science Center help boost cooperation and innovation through fun scientific challenges.
Engineering challenges for corporate groups can be scheduled on weekdays, evenings, or weekends. Our staff can tailor a workshop to fit your group’s specific needs.
For more information, please email Fab Lab STEM Ed Coordinator Cathy Coudriet at CoudrietC@KaminScienceCenter.org or call 412.802.2135.
Add-On Distinct Experiences
Having the ability to pick and choose additional unique experiences in an à la carte fashion will help make your event the talk of the galaxy.
Buhl Planetarium
A Buhl Planetarium show can also be added to any special event.
Hold your wedding ceremony under the stars.
Enjoy a mind-opening educational show, such as Stars Over Pittsburgh.
Be dazzled by a laser show with your guests.
Accommodates 120 people seated.
Rangos Giant Cinema
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Host a fun film viewing for your guests, complete with popcorn and drinks!
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Feel like a star in the most technologically advanced theater in Pittsburgh.
Bring Science and More Wow to Your Event.
Make your next big event one to remember by enjoying science at our place or yours. Book our portable planetarium for a special night under the stars, or let our staff impress your guests with liquid nitrogen smoothies that are as tasty to the eye as they are to the palate.
Liquid Nitrogen Smoothies
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Available as an add-on at the Science Center, or we’ll come to you.
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Offer your guests a beverage experience unlike any other.
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Choose from cocktails, mocktails, or fruit juices that we transform into delicious slushies using liquid nitrogen.
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We supply the liquid nitrogen and a presenter to prepare and serve these icy treats live.
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You provide the beverages and we’ll handle the rest for a showstopping drink presentation.
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Cost: $150 per hour
Portable Planetarium
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Bring the stars to your party with our portable planetarium.
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Transport guests to the stars without going to the Science Center, with custom star shows tailored to your interests.
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Your guests can enjoy star shows whenever they like, exploring the wonders of space at their own speed.
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Cost: $240/2 hours
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Travel fees may apply.
Call 412.449.0157 with questions or to book.