Doors Open Pittsburgh: MuseumLab
Museum is one of the 30+ Northside buildings participating in DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh on Saturday, May 7! Explore the architecture and history of the first Carnegie Library, and see how […]
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Early Café & MuseumLab Closure
The Big Red Room Cafe will close at 3:00 pm, and MuseumLab will close at 4:00 pm, in preparation for a special event.
MAKESHOP: Plastic Fusion
Explore how heat changes the properties of plastic! Join us in MAKESHOP as we use heat tools to fuse recycled plastic together. What textures and colors do you see? How […]
storytime: backyard
Join us in the backyard for Story Time. We’ll read books about nature and our favorite animals! In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the studio.
storytime: garden
Join us in the Garden for Story Time. We’ll read books about nature and our favorite plants! In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to Makeshop.
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Building
Join us this weekend in MAKESHOP to help us build Circuit Blocks. Take apart old electronic devices and use simple hand tools to transform them into museum exhibit components! We'll be […]
studio: papermarbling
Join us in the Studio to explore the art of Suminagashi, the traditional Japanese art practice of marbling paper. Suminagashi translates to 'floating ink. We will explore the process of […]
art studio: crankie
A crankie is a moving panoramic picture that is drawn on a scroll. Performers twist the scroll to share the story with the audience! This week, we will be dreaming […]
Clothing Expression with Artist Stew Frick (10+)
Learn how to repurpose items of clothing to make them last beyond the trends and reflect your personal expression! Plus, get the satisfaction of having something you created in your […]
Family Dance Party
Enjoy family-friendly tunes spun by Dom McDuffie in the Traveling Exhibit Gallery.