Museum Hours and Closures

  • Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. six days a week. 
  • Closed Tuesdays.
  • General Admission tickets are sold for timed entry every 30 minutes.

Because of heavy traffic and traffic restrictions on the North Side, Kamin Science Center is typically closed during Steelers home games or other major events at Acrisure Stadium.

  • Advanced online ticket purchase is strongly encouraged.
  • Tickets are sold up to four weeks in advance. 
  • Tickets are sold for timed entry.
  • If a General Admission time slot is sold out, a limited number of tickets may be available for on-site purchase at the Ticket Counter on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Miniature Railroad & Village® Hours

  • The Miniature Railroad & Village® is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Sat., Feb. 28.

USS Requin (SS 481) Submarine Hours

  • USS Requin is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Sat., March 7.

  • Open 10:20 a.m.–4:20 p.m. when weather and river conditions are favorable. Closed Tuesdays.
  • Self-guided tours are included with General Admission on a first-come, first-served basis. A timed ticket is required and can be obtained on the day of your visit at USS Requin Gateway, located on the Ground Floor. 
  • Tours operate every 20 minutes, and full mobility is required for this experience.
  • USS Requin closes annually, from January through mid-March, for maintenance and cleaning. Submarine hours also vary depending on the time of year. 

Rangos Giant Cinema Hours

Rangos Giant Cinema is open Thursday through Sunday, with showtimes between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (excluding special features and events). View the current films and showtimes.

Special Museum Hours and Closing Dates

Closed Tuesdays.

January

Closed Sun., Jan. 25; and Mon., Jan. 26 due to weather.

December

Wed., Dec. 31 – Closing at 4 p.m.

September

Sun., Sept. 14 – Closed

October

Sun., Oct. 26 – Closing at 4 p.m.

November

Sun., Nov. 30 – Closed

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Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays.