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Event Rental Spaces

Event Rental Spaces

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Event Rental Spaces

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 412.237.3431, or complete the Inquiry Form here. opens in a new window

Propel Your Event with PointView Hall 

Experience unmatched elegance at Kamin Science Center’s premier venue, PointView Hall.

decorated tables and chairs in PointView Hall
  • The space features a modern design and incredible views of Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle with floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • Be stunned by the city skyline view from the terrace, which adds unmatched sophistication to any event.
  • Ideal for weddings, birthdays, bat and bar mitzvahs, graduations, fundraisers, and galas.
  • Accommodates 500 guests theater-style, 350 for a cocktail reception, 300 seated banquet-style, and 275 for a wedding reception.

Host an Event that’s Built for Speed

Take your next celebration off the sidelines and onto the track at Science of Speed, Powered by Lenovo.

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  • One-of-a-kind venue where visitors can race, compete, and explore together.
  • Perfect for birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate outings, client appreciation events, fundraising, and private celebrations.
  • Choose from private event spaces during public operating hours or reserve the entire venue for an exclusive experience.
  • Customize your event with kart racing, racing simulators, catering options, and more.
  • Daytime rentals include General Admission to Kamin Science Center, with optional racing and simulator experiences.
  • Evening events Thursday through Saturday focus exclusively on the excitement of Science of Speed for visitors ages 18+.

Have a Stellar Time in Buhl Planetarium

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  • Take your vows or host a unique event under the stars.
  • You can also bring your group to one of the planetarium’s unforgettable shows.
  • Accommodates 120 seated. 

Create Buzz with the Works Theater

decorated tables and chairs in the Works Theater
  • Host an event in the unique and quirky industrial setting that is the Works Theater, located on the 4th Floor.
  •  In-the-round theater sets the stage for any kind of celebration.
  •  Features a Tesla coil and its stunning one-million-volt display. 

Party on the 4th Floor

  • Host an event on the 4th Floor among a unique collection of exhibits.
  • Have it set for dinner (yes, you can play with the exhibits, too).
  • Gain access to the Works Theater for dancing.

Double the Fun with RiverView Café and Outdoor Patio

Exterior of the Science Center at night during a special event
  • 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.
  • Enjoy riverfront and city skyline views. 
  • Upgrade your experience for an elegant cocktail hour.

Blast Off in the Mars: The Next Giant Leap® Exhibition

Decorated tables and chairs in the Mars exhibit
  • 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.

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.