art studio: create like jean-michel basquiat
Explore and create art inspired by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Color outside the lines, explore new materials and don't be afraid to get messy, just like Basquiat!
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Rube Goldberg Challenge Weekend
Join us for a weekend of hilariously inventive machine building, art making and problem solving inspired by Rube Goldberg. The Museum will host two days of special activities that challenge you to build, create, move and play in creative and inventive ways. Saturday Only, 12:30 - 3:30 pm At MuseumLab Watch kid-led teams compete in […]
art studio: paint and screenprint
Join us in the ART STUDIO to create with classic artistic mediums like screen printing and painting! Use color and your own personal style to create something that speaks to you.
family Workshop: Build a Planter Box
Build your own planter box! Learn to use tools and wood to make your creation. Take home a box ready to be filled with plants. This workshop is for all ages - the whole family is welcome. At least one caregiver must attend with their child(ren). Workshop cost is $5 per person. Admission not included. […]
$8 – $10
Rube Goldberg Storytime
Join us for Storytime in Grable Gallery where we will read books starring Rube Goldberg, the young inventor, as he sets out creating machines to solve every day problems he encounters. These books were written by Rube Goldberg's granddaughter, Jennifer George, and creatively illustrated by artist Ed Steckley.
Rube Goldberg 2023 Machine Contest Live: Western PA Regionals
MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square E Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PAJoin us to watch local student-led teams compete in the Rube Goldberg 2023 Machine Contest. This live competition will showcase their creativity and imaginations to transform a pile of junk into Rube Goldberg machines!
Garden: Worms!
Stop by the garden in the afternoon from 3:00-5:00 to learn about some of our favorite neighbors: worms! Check out our vermicomposting bin and try to charm worms out of the ground. You can hold a worm if you feel brave enough!
Free
Canceled Workshop: Sew a Bucket Hat (Grades 6-8)
MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square E Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PACreate your own bucket hat as you learn sewing skills like using a pattern and attaching pieces to create dimension. This workshop is for participants in Sixth through Eighth Grade and takes place in the Children's Museum. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member price, please use code […]
$8 – $10
Rube Goldberg Challenge Weekend
Join us for a weekend of hilariously inventive machine building, art making and problem solving inspired by Rube Goldberg. The Museum will host two days of special activities that challenge you to build, create, move and play in creative and inventive ways. Saturday Only, 12:30 - 3:30 pm At MuseumLab Watch kid-led teams compete in […]
art studio: paint and screenprint
Join us in the ART STUDIO to create with classic artistic mediums like screen printing and painting! Use color and your own personal style to create something that speaks to you.