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Hours and Closures

Museum Hours and Closures

Closed for Public General Admission.
Open April 13-17 and April 29-May 1 for Groups.

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

2026 NFL Draft Operations Update

Due to road closures and security access related to the 2026 NFL Draft, Kamin Science Center will be temporarily closed to the general public from April 13 through May 1, 2026.

While the Science Center is closed to the general public, school and group visits will continue during the following dates: April 13–17 and April 29–May 1.

All group visits must be scheduled in advance through our Reservations Team at 412.237.3400.

Normal museum hours will resume on May 2, 2026, when the Science Center will reopen seven days a week for the summer season.

Sun., May 3 - Open at noon

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.

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Miniature Railroad & Village® Hours

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

Learn more about the Miniature Railroad & Village®..

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., weather and river conditions permitting. 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.

Learn more about USS Requin (SS 481) submarine.

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.

Learn more about Rangos Giant Cinema.

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