MAKESHOP: Recycled Instruments
Join us in MAKESHOP as we use everyday recycled household materials to create handmade playable instruments! Explore the properties of hard and soft found materials to design your own creation.
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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 […]
Lee Robinson: Roaming Saxophone
Enjoy music from Lee Robinson throughout the museum!
Recycled Instrument Parade
Help us celebrate the museum's reopening by creating your own instrument and performing in our Recycled Instrument Parade led by saxophonist Lee Robinson! Design and build recycled instruments anytime throughout the day in MAKESHOP, and meet Lee and other parade participants in the Lobby at 12:25 to march in our parade starting at 12:30. The […]
PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure
Visit the PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure outside of the museum! This traveling exhibit offers early learning opportunities for children, parents, caregivers and school groups. Activities include the When I Grow Up photo station with costumes, props and green screen panels; an interactive display that helps children learn about different occupations; an interactive […]
MAKESHOP: Recycled Instruments
Join us in MAKESHOP as we use everyday recycled household materials to create handmade playable instruments! Explore the properties of hard and soft found materials to design your own creation.
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 […]
Maasai Beading Workshop
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 Tech Lab in MuseumLab, and is included in your Museum admission. This workshop is a partnership with Olorgesailie Maasai Women Artisans of Kenya x […]
RAD Day 2024
Enjoy free admission to the Children's Museum and MuseumLab as part of RADical Days 2024. The Children's Museum will be open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab will be open from Noon - 5:00 pm. Learn about all of the events happening in RADical Days here. RADical Days are sponsored by the Allegheny Regional Asset […]
MAKESHOP: Recycled Instruments
Join us in MAKESHOP as we use everyday recycled household materials to create handmade playable instruments! Explore the properties of hard and soft found materials to design your own creation.