MAKESHOP: Draw Bots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we build our own Draw Bots! Use motors with found materials to engineer a robot to create artwork.
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Storytime
Join us for a special edition of Storytime with local Pittsburgh author, Lissette Norman. Lissette Norman is an Afro-Dominican cultural worker, poet and author of the picture books Plátanos Go with Everything and Abuela's Library. Lissette will be at the Museum to perform bilingual readings of her books for our listeners. This free program is included with museum […]
Art Studio: Sgraffito Drop In
Join Art Education Specialist Grace for an exploration into Sgraffito glazing! Sgraffio is a ceramic decoration technique that involves scratching a design into the surface of a pot or tile to reveal a contrasting color underneath. This program is free and included with your admission to the Museum while supplies last.
Little Scientists
Each Friday from 10-12, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. Join us in September explore opposites in science. Is oobleck a liquid or a solid? What objects sink versus float? Discover all that and more with us! This free program is included […]
MAKESHOP: Draw Bots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we build our own Draw Bots! Use motors with found materials to engineer a robot to create artwork.
Art Studio: Textures and Prints
Explore new ways of printing in the Art Studio! Stamping: Experiment with different colors and designs to make a stamp masterpiece. Frottage Printing: Use a variety of textures and colors to make a one of a kind rubbing. Collagraphs: Create your own composition and run it through the printing press to create your very own […]
Fall Harvest Fest
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh PA, PA, United StatesJoin us to celebrate fall! Explore the garden, make art, and learn about gardening and composting. Meet community members from the Pittsburgh Parks, PGH2O, Allegheny County Conservation District, and many more! Attendees are invited to bring soil samples from their home gardens to ACCD's Soil Lead Screening Pop-up to be analyzed for lead via XRF […]
MAKESHOP: Draw Bots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we build our own Draw Bots! Use motors with found materials to engineer a robot to create artwork.
Art Studio: Textures and Prints
Explore new ways of printing in the Art Studio! Stamping: Experiment with different colors and designs to make a stamp masterpiece. Frottage Printing: Use a variety of textures and colors to make a one of a kind rubbing. Collagraphs: Create your own composition and run it through the printing press to create your very own […]
CANCELLED: Maasai Beading Workshop
The 9/28 session of this program is cancelled. The next Maasai Beading Workshop will be on 10/12. Explore beadwork with Olorgesailie Maasai Women Artisans of Kenya! Create jewelry and design a "Maasai Message" by learning different color meanings in Maasai culture. This drop-in workshop will take place in TechLab and is included in your museum […]