Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP to learn all about wool, yarn, and the process of weaving! Throughout the month, we'll be experimenting with different activities like weaving on various types of looms, recycled art weaving, and wet felting.
Join us in the Art Studio for an exploration into the art of paper-making. Using recycled materials, make your own one of a kind paper that you can use to draw, write or paint on.
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP to learn all about wool, yarn, and the process of weaving! Throughout the month, we'll be experimenting with different activities like weaving on various types of looms, recycled art weaving, and wet felting.
Join us in the Art Studio for an exploration into the art of paper-making. Using recycled materials, make your own one of a kind paper that you can use to draw, write or paint on.
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP to learn all about wool, yarn, and the process of weaving! Throughout the month, we'll be experimenting with different activities like weaving on various types of looms, recycled art weaving, and wet felting.
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Tuesday at Sensory Play, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […]
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are CLOSED today. The Museum is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our Calendar of Events to plan your visit.
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with magnets! Explore the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. How do they work? Can you build a sculpture held together using only magnetic force?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Thursday at Wildlife Rangers, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This program has been created in conjunction with our new […]
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with magnets! Explore the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. How do they work? Can you build a sculpture held together using only magnetic force?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Friday at Super Scientists, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, […]
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with magnets! Explore the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. How do they work? Can you build a sculpture held together using only magnetic force?
Join us in Tech Lab to explore repurposing recycled materials to make pieces of wearable art!
The Children's Museum will open at Noon today due to the route of the Pittsburgh Marathon. MuseumLab will open at its normal time of Noon.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with magnets! Explore the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. How do they work? Can you build a sculpture held together using only magnetic force?
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with magnets! Explore the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. How do they work? Can you build a sculpture held together using only magnetic force?
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with magnets! Explore the properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. How do they work? Can you build a sculpture held together using only magnetic force?
Join us in the Art Studio and explore connections between art and the natural world! Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Watercolor painting Papermaking Recycled collage and more!
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Tuesday at Sensory Play, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […]
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are CLOSED today. The Museum is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our Calendar of Events to plan your visit.
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore circuitry! Use electrical wire, batteries, and recycled materials to build a small machine that spins, lights up, or makes noise. How does electricity power things that move?
Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork.
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Thursday at Wildlife Rangers, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This program has been created in conjunction with our new […]
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore circuitry! Use electrical wire, batteries, and recycled materials to build a small machine that spins, lights up, or makes noise. How does electricity power things that move?
Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork.
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Friday at Super Scientists, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, […]
Celebrate innovative and inclusive STEM learning with FREE hands-on activities, live demonstrations and creative experiences outdoors on Rainbow Road and at MuseumLab! Outside the Museum, 10:00 am - Noon Obstacle course drone flying by Center for Aviation Training & Technology at Hosanna House Robot demonstrations with BotsIQ Catapult building and painting Outside the Museum, 1:00 […]
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore circuitry! Use electrical wire, batteries, and recycled materials to build a small machine that spins, lights up, or makes noise. How does electricity power things that move?
Join us in Tech Lab for an exploration into the many forms and uses of polymer clay! Offerings include wearables and experimental processes!
Join us in Make Lab to explore the inner workings of small electronics! Learn how to use tools like wire strippers and screwdrivers to take apart small electronics like flashlights or speakers, then recycle the pieces to build something new. This activity involves small, sharp pieces and is recommended for ages 10+.
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore circuitry! Use electrical wire, batteries, and recycled materials to build a small machine that spins, lights up, or makes noise. How does electricity power things that move?
Celebrate Mother's Day at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab with the following activities: Mother's Day portraits with Opya Studios, 11 am - 1 pm Butterfly-themed crafts, freebies, and informational tabling from the Midwife Center, 10 am - 4 pm Sing, Move, Play with music educators from Slippery Rock University, 11:30 am Lullaby Project Pittsburgh's […]
Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork.
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore circuitry! Use electrical wire, batteries, and recycled materials to build a small machine that spins, lights up, or makes noise. How does electricity power things that move?
Join us in the Art Studio for an exploration into the life and work of Filipino born Ivatan American artist Pacita Abad. Abad was a self taught artist with a career of over 30 years! She created large scale, colorful works of mixed media art. Contribute to our collaborative piece and express your creativity with […]
How does electricity power things that move? Join us in MAKESHOP to explore circuitry. Use electrical wire, batteries and recycled materials to build a small machine that spins, lights up or makes noise.
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Tuesday at Sensory Play, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […]
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are CLOSED today. The Museum is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our Calendar of Events to plan your visit.
Join us in the Art Studio for an exploration into the life and work of Filipino born Ivatan American artist Pacita Abad. Abad was a self taught artist with a career of over 30 years! She created large scale, colorful works of mixed media art. Contribute to our collaborative piece and express your creativity with […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Thursday at Wildlife Rangers, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This program has been created in conjunction with our new […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Friday at Super Scientists, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, […]
Join us in Make Lab to explore the inner workings of small electronics! Learn how to use tools like wire strippers and screwdrivers to take apart small electronics like flashlights or speakers, then recycle the pieces to build something new. This activity involves small, sharp pieces and is recommended for ages 10+.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Join us in Tech Lab for an exploration into the many forms and uses of polymer clay! Offerings include wearables and experimental processes!
Join us in Make Lab to explore the inner workings of small electronics! Learn how to use tools like wire strippers and screwdrivers to take apart small electronics like flashlights or speakers, then recycle the pieces to build something new. This activity involves small, sharp pieces and is recommended for ages 10+.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Join us in Tech Lab for an exploration into the many forms and uses of polymer clay! Offerings include wearables and experimental processes!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Tuesday at Sensory Play, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […]
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are CLOSED today. The Museum is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our Calendar of Events to plan your visit.
Get a 10% discount on memberships in honor of 143 Day, a Day of Kindness in Pennsylvania on May 22. Purchases can be made online for 24 hours or in person during the Children’s Museum’s open hours, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.* No code necessary—the discount will be represented in the membership prices on this […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Thursday at Wildlife Rangers, children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This program has been created in conjunction with our new […]
The Children’s Museum and Riverlife are teaming up to host a special Riverlife Chalk Fest Preview Day! Join featured Chalk Artist Shawn McCann for two exciting hands-on workshops in chalk mural techniques where you’ll learn tips and tricks for creating vibrant, eye-catching chalk art. Workshops are free and will be held at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Space […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Friday at Super Scientists, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Join us in MakeLab to learn how to use a sewing machine! Plan your design, measure and cut your fabric, and sew yourself a cool flag or banner to hang on your wall. This activity uses sharp tools and is recommended for ages 10+.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Join us in MakeLab to learn how to use a sewing machine! Plan your design, measure and cut your fabric, and sew yourself a cool flag or banner to hang on your wall. This activity uses sharp tools and is recommended for ages 10+.
Join us in celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an afternoon of cultural activities, hands-on crafts and special performances that highlight the rich traditions of AAPI communities. Enjoy performances by: Steel Dragon Martial Arts Lion Dance Team OCA Pittsburgh – Beginner and Advanced Class Takumi Kato & Family – Taiko Drumming
The Children's Museum and MuseumLab are closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we work with wood tools! Learn how to use drills and drivers to make holes and turn screws. Which wood tools do you recognize? What kinds of things are made using these tools?
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are CLOSED today. The Museum is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our Calendar of Events to plan your visit.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore fiber arts through friendship bracelet making! Create your own design using yarn or string to create a wearable accessory for yourself or a friend.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore fiber arts through friendship bracelet making! Create your own design using yarn or string to create a wearable accessory for yourself or a friend.
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day. Each Friday at Super Scientists, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore fiber arts through friendship bracelet making! Create your own design using yarn or string to create a wearable accessory for yourself or a friend.