Museum Closed
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.
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Little Gardeners
Each Thursday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, children can engage with the garden and explore how we can care for and connect with nature. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children.
MAKESHOP: Wood Scrap Monsters
Join us in MAKESHOP as we take recycled sculptures to the next level! Explore different ways to attach wood and various pieces of repurposed hardware to create a unique miniature creature.
Art Studio: Skelebration!
Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […]
Storytime
Join us each Thursday at 11 for Storytime where we will foster children's imaginations and early literacy skills through stories and activities that explore themes such as identity, creativity, and kindness. Come explore creature comforts with us in October! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all […]
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 for a special seasonal edition of Little Scientists where we will explore decomposition with pumpkins! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but […]
MAKESHOP: Wood Scrap Monsters
Join us in MAKESHOP as we take recycled sculptures to the next level! Explore different ways to attach wood and various pieces of repurposed hardware to create a unique miniature creature.
Art Studio: Skelebration!
Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […]
Art Studio: Clay and Dig
Enjoy the clay portion of our monthlong skelebration and dig for bones in natural wet clay. Use tools to excavate and identify bones, but don't forget to rebury them when you're finished for other friends to find!