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Museum Hours
On December 31, the Children's Museum is open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. MuseumLab is open from noon – 3:00 pm.
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MAKESHOP: Light Painting
Join us in MAKESHOP as we capture and paint with light! Experiment with long-exposure photography and an array of colorful light tools to create memorable self-portrait.
Art Studio: The Art of Gifting
Join us in the Art Studio for a gift giving twist on some of our favorite Art Studio activities! Throughout the month enjoy making pieces of art like, Suminagashi gift bags Holiday cards Painting wrapping paper and ornaments Melted snowman tea light holders And more!
Art Studio: See the Gnome Village
The Gnomes have taken over the clay area! Visit the clay table at the back of the Art Studio to see the clay village of Gnomes that visitors have made over the last week. Parents or caregivers must attend with children.
Countdown to Noon 2025
Join us for a family-friendly countdown to noon to say farewell to 2024! Ring in 2025 with these performances and activities: Music from Lee Robinson & ISKA in the Garage while the clock counts down to noon Share your hopes for the new year live on the radio with SLB Radio Productions Create your own […]
Make Lab: Needle Felting – Ages 8+
MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square E Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PAJoin us in Make Lab to learn the art of needle felting! Explore the material properties of wool and use it to "paint" a fiber art piece. Will you turn your felted fabric into a hanging tapestry, a clothing patch or something else? This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and […]
Museum Closed
The Museum is closed today. Happy New Year! The Children's Museum will reopen on January 2.
Wildlife Explorers
Join us each Thursday to explore new habitats and animals through sensory and art activities. Included with museum admission. This program is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome! Parents or caregivers must attend with children.
Art Studio: The Art of Gifting
Join us in the Art Studio for a gift giving twist on some of our favorite Art Studio activities! Throughout the month enjoy making pieces of art like, Suminagashi gift bags Holiday cards Painting wrapping paper and ornaments Melted snowman tea light holders And more!
Storytime
Join us each Thursday at 11:00 am for Storytime where we foster children's imaginations and early literacy skills through stories and activities that explore themes such as identity, creativity, and kindness. This month, explore the science of our world through a variety of stories and activities! Included with museum admission. This program is designed […]