MAKESHOP: Sewn Stuffies
Join us in MAKESHOP to create your own spooky stuffed friend! Mix and match repurposed fabrics and old stuffie parts to hand-sew a brand new Frankenstuffie.
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Art Studio: Drop In Wheel Throwing
Join Art Education Specialist Grace from 2:00 to 4:00 in the Art Studio for a chance to throw on the wheel! This drop in program has limited space and includes a sign up sheet.
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.
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.
Youth Night at MuseumLab (6th-8th graders)
Join us for an epic Halloween Youth Night, a parent-free evening of games, music, making stuff, prizes and snacks at MuseumLab! Sew some Frankenstuffies, unique stuffed animals with mix-and-match parts Costume Studio with tips on creating spooky costumes and props Makeup and scar design station Dip your own candles Explore “Glowing Gymlacium”, our three-story installation […]
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 October to explore creature comforts. We will explore how animals build their homes and keep warm in Winter. Discover all that and more with us! This free program is […]