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The Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center, formerly Carnegie Science Center, is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology.
, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination and the region’s most visited museum, reaching more than 500,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and off-site education programs. Our mission is to connect people and science, igniting curiosity that endures for a lifetime.
Opened in October 1991, the Science Center inspires curiosity and connects science and technology to everyday life.
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Image credit: Hands-on exploration in Mars: The Next Giant Leap® exhibition – where curiosity drives discovery. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Immersed in the cosmos at Buhl Planetarium – where the universe comes alive. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Stargazing under the Milky Way. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: The USS Requin (SS 481) submarine – offering a deep dive into Cold War naval history and submarine technology. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Miniature Railroad & Village® – bringing Pennsylvania’s industrial past to life through detailed craftsmanship and historical storytelling. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Laser shows at Buhl Planetarium – where science meets a dazzling light display. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Exploring humanity’s future on the Red Planet – interactive learning in Mars: The Next Giant Leap® exhibition. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Creative problem-solving in the BNY Fab Lab – a hands-on digital fabrication laboratory. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Hands-on discovery in the H2Oh! exhibition – exploring the science of water through interactive play. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Learning through play in the H2Oh! exhibition – discovering the physics of water and air in action. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Teens exploring the future of space exploration in Mars: The Next Giant Leap® exhibition. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Exploring naval innovation aboard the USS Requin (SS 481) submarine. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Family fun meets fluid science in the H2Oh! exhibition – exploring the properties of water through interactive play. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Inside the USS Requin – engaging with naval history and submarine operations through hands-on exploration. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Miniature Railroad & Village – capturing Western Pennsylvania’s rich industrial heritage through intricate models and storytelling. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Live science in the Works Theater – bringing chemistry and physics to life through dynamic demonstrations. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Immersive learning and movie-watching at the Rangos Giant Cinema – where science and storytelling meet on the big screen. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: The USS Requin – preserving Cold War naval history and submarine innovation for future generations. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Summer Campers at Kamin Science Center – engaging young minds through hands-on STEM exploration and discovery. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
Image credit: Electrifying science in the Works Theater – demonstrating static electricity with the Van de Graaff generator. Courtesy of Kamin Science Center.
