Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
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Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
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Emotional Charades
Emotional Charades
Emotions can look so many different ways. Pick one out of a hat and act it out at the stage in the Studio! What will it look like to you? Can others guess what emotion you are expressing? Take turns. Let someone else pick an emotion to act out—can you guess? This program is made […]
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RAD Corridor Day
RAD Corridor Day
Spend a day exploring the cultural gems of the Northside with fun activities at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, The Andy Warhol Museum, The National Aviary, Allegheny Commons Park, City of Asylum and the Mattress Factory. Reserve FREE timed-entry admission online with Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, The Warhol, The Aviary, and the Mattress Factory by visiting […]
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little cryptids: space goo
little cryptids: space goo
Meet at one of the Cryptid Crawl stops and delve deeper into one of the cryptids! We will uncover the mysterious creature though mystery-solving, stories, dramatic play, arts and making. Join us this week behind the Children's Museum as we explore the Space Goo! This program is designed for our youngest learners and their caregivers and will […]
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RAD Day 2021
RAD Day 2021
Enjoy free admission to the Children's Museum and MuseumLab as part of RADical Days 2021. Tickets are limited. We strongly encourage all visitors to secure admission tickets on our website here. Programs outside of the Children’s Museum will include: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Browse items for sale from local artists at the Metal Arts […]
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
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1 event,
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garden buddies: fall leaves
garden buddies: fall leaves
Join us this week for garden buddies: fall colors! The seasons are changing, and so is the garden! We will explore how both people and plants change throughout the year and make some colorful leaf art. We will also send a special project home to help you keep track of the season's changes—you can join […]
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Imaginary Friends from Recycled Materials
Imaginary Friends from Recycled Materials
In Disney and Pixar’s hit animated feature Inside Out, Bing Bong is Riley’s special imaginary friend who is part cat, part elephant and part dolphin, with a body made of cotton candy. What is your imaginary friend made of? Join us in MAKESHOP as we create imaginary friends using recycled materials. This program is […]
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Alexander Calder-Inspired Metal Mobile Workshop (Ages 10+)
Alexander Calder-Inspired Metal Mobile Workshop (Ages 10+)
Learn about wire bending, balance-based kinetic sculpture, and elements of design and color in this workshop inspired by American sculptor Alexander Calder. In this one-hour workshop, participants ages 10-to-14 will create mobiles to take home at the end of the session. Tickets can be purchased in our online store Space is limited. Advance registration is […]
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The Music in Me: Explore the Relationship Between Emotions and Music with DJ Shoe
The Music in Me: Explore the Relationship Between Emotions and Music with DJ Shoe
Teaching artist and DJ-producer David Shoemaker will lead museum visitors in exploring the relationship between music and emotions in our newest exhibit, Emotion’s at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out. Using the exhibit’s Control Panel as a sound station, visitors will learn how simple sounds, like a piano chord or string pluck, can be the foundation for […]
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Alexander Calder-Inspired Metal Mobile Workshop (Ages 10+)
Alexander Calder-Inspired Metal Mobile Workshop (Ages 10+)
Learn about wire bending, balance-based kinetic sculpture, and elements of design and color in this workshop inspired by American sculptor Alexander Calder. In this one-hour workshop, participants ages 10-to-14 will create mobiles to take home at the end of the session. Tickets can be purchased in our online store Space is limited. Advance registration is […]
$8
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
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Emotions as Puppets
Emotions as Puppets
Each emotion in Disney and Pixar’s hit animated feature Inside Out was created to resemble a basic shape: a star for Joy, teardrop for Sadness, fire brick for Anger, a piece of broccoli for disgust and a raw nerve for Fear. What would an emotion look like in the form of a puppet? What would […]
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little cryptids: mothmans’s chrysalis
little cryptids: mothmans’s chrysalis
Meet at one of the Cryptid Crawl stops and delve deeper into one of the cryptids! We will uncover the mysterious creature though mystery-solving, stories, dramatic play, arts and making. Join us this week behind the Children’s Museum as we explore Mothman's Chrsyalis. This program is designed for our youngest learners and their caregivers and will encourage play […]
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Natural Dye Workshop (ages 10+)
Natural Dye Workshop (ages 10+)
Have you ever wondered how your clothes get their color? In this two-hour workshop for ages 10-14, you will harvest dye plants, make your own natural dye, try out two different methods of dyeing, and explore the history and chemistry of fabric dyeing. Each participant will go home with a silk scarf, a cotton tote […]
$15
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Copper Enameling 101: Intro to Enameling (Ages 10+)
Copper Enameling 101: Intro to Enameling (Ages 10+)
Design and draw on small pieces of copper, then add color using powdered glass. This workshop introduces the techniques and processes used in enameling, including using a high-temperature kiln to melt glass onto metal. Your creations can be taken home at the end of the session. Enameling 101 lays the foundation required to participate in […]
$15
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
0 events,
1 event,
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garden buddies: goodnight, garden
garden buddies: goodnight, garden
As the growing season in the Garden starts to slow down, we will say 'Goodnight' to the garden for the year! Join us as we harvest turmeric and carrots, write signs of thanks to the garden, and read stories. This will be the final garden buddies of the year, join us as we say farewell! […]
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Islands of Personality
Islands of Personality
Different people, places and experiences have made an impact on who you are today. Let's think about our own personalities - what we like and don't like, what we do and how we do it - and create miniature Islands of Personality using recycled materials. This program is made possible with generous support from Don't […]
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1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
1 event,
Museum Closed
Museum Closed
The Children's Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Open hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. MuseumLab is open Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 5:00 pm.
1 event,
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Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
Join Educators Karolyn and Katy for an interactive performance, hands-on activity, and dance party in the Kindness Gallery. We’ll begin in Cosmic Geometry (outside of the Kindness Gallery) and journey together through themes of community and imagination. See you there! This 1-hour program is designed for our youngest learners and their caregivers and will encourage […]
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Color Matching
Color Matching
We often associate different colors with different emotions. In the Disney and Pixar hit animated feature Inside Out, each emotion is associated with a single color: yellow for Joy, blue for Sadness, red for Anger, green for Disgust and purple for Fear. Do colors make you feel different emotions? Do they remind you of different […]
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little cryptids: cryptid celebration
little cryptids: cryptid celebration
Join us this week in front of the Children’s Museum as we celebrate all of the Cryptids! We will visit each cryptid while on a scavenger hunt, do some cryptid inspired yoga, and more! Join us for the final little cryptids of the year! This program is designed for our youngest learners and their caregivers […]
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Sensory Friendly Halloween
Sensory Friendly Halloween
Children and families with sensory sensitivities can enjoy a fun, family-friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Exhibits, spaces and sound levels will be adjusted. We will have silent disco sessions with Ryan Erique Brown, circus performances including O'Ryan the O'Mazing, face painting with Beanie Paints and more. Social distancing and masking is required […]
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SOLD OUT Member Halloween Spooktacular
SOLD OUT Member Halloween Spooktacular
The not-so-spooky, family-friendly event is back! Wear your costume and come for tricks and treats at the museum, including face painting, circus performers and a family dance party. This event is sold out. Join the waitlist here.
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The Music in Me: Explore the Relationship Between Emotions and Music with DJ Shoe
The Music in Me: Explore the Relationship Between Emotions and Music with DJ Shoe
Teaching artist and DJ-producer David Shoemaker will lead museum visitors in exploring the relationship between music and emotions in our newest exhibit, Emotion’s at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out. Using the exhibit’s Control Panel as a sound station, visitors will learn how simple sounds, like a piano chord or string pluck, can be the foundation for […]