Have you ever wanted to create your very own book? Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and specialized tools to make a book. How will you fill the pages of your creation?
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Water Sensory Play: Habitat Building Join us in Waterplay to create habitats for penguins and polar bears! We’ll experience how ice and water feels. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but all visitors are welcome to join. Sensory play […]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Join Hannah and Nora in the Studio every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to learn basic gardening tips and tricks. This week, we will explore plant-based pigments, talk about where we might find them in nature, and see how they react to different pH levels. We will also try painting with these pigments. Each […]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Studio Storytime: Your Name is a Song Join us in the Studio during the month of February to explore love through story telling. This week we will read Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and create name celebration art work.
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Whether collaborating with a friend, creating a self-portrait, or experimenting with mixing colors and textures, there are so many ways to make a painting come to life. Bring out your inner Picasso or Pollack in this workshop that explores different artistic styles and new painting techniques to create your own work of art. This workshop […]
This Event Is Sold Out Join us for a special visit with author/illustrator Mo Willems, creator of beloved children's books such as Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Elephant & Piggie book series. Mo will read some of his favorite books, including his recent all-ages book, Opposites Abstract. LOCATION New Hazlett Theater Located […]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Create a project to take home user polymer clay! Learn new tools and techniques. This workshop is for participants in Third through Fifth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member price, please use code MEMWORK$2. Membership will be verified when you visit. Purchase your tickets at this link. […]
Join us for the grand opening of Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit at MuseumLab. Explore the complicated yet simple concepts of opposites in a new exhibit based on the words and images of children's book author/illustrator Mo Willems' recent book, Opposites Abstract.
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Nursery Sensory Play: Drip, Mix, Swirl Join Aramae and Nora in the Nursery to explore the properties of liquid and color through creating a sensory or calm down bottle! Sensory bottles are filled with slow moving things such as glitter, beads, or marbles for us to watch with our eyes and slow our breathing. Visitors […]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Join Hannah and Nora in the Studio every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to learn basic gardening tips and tricks. This week, we will explore different forms of clay, including clay soil and air dry clay. We will compare how the materials are similar and different and use various natural materials to press patterns […]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Studio Storytime: Alma's Art Join us in the Studio during the month of February to celebrate artist Alma Thomas. This week we will read Alma's Art by Roda Ahmed and create our own Thomas inspired paintings.
Step up to the mic and express yourself! Spoken word, music, poetry, dance and other forms of creative expression welcome. The event features performer Mars Jackson. To sign up please contact Cat Burton at [email protected]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Join us for a lively demonstration of Kuruma ningyo, or “puppets on wheels" by Koryu Nishikawa V, grand master of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo Puppet Theater. Nishikawa’s unique technique in which the puppeteers perform sitting atop a three-wheeled dolly. This event is open to all ages and will be held in the Studio.
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are working with the Family Pictures USA Institute for Inclusive Storytelling to host a special family event! OUR PITTSBURGH FAMILY ALBUM MuseumLab Sunday, February 12 9:00 am - 5:00 pm We invite community members to bring in family photos and share their stories to help build a collective portrait of our […]
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
How does air make things move? Experiment with different materials and place your creations into a wind tunnel. Can you make things soar, tumble, fly or fall? In honor of Black History Month, explore books and resources about Black aviators, astronauts, and aerospace engineers who soared to new heights.
Nursery Sensory Play: Squishy Paint Bags Join Aramae and Nora in the Nursery to make a squishy paint bag! Visitors will use materials like tin foil and bubble wrap to explore texture while squishing paint together to mix new colors. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and […]
Children and families with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted, and designated Quiet Areas offer spaces to take a break. Sensory Kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items […]
Join Hannah and Nora in the Studio every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to learn basic gardening tips and tricks. This week, we'll dissect roses and other flowers and talk about the different parts of a flower. Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while […]
Studio Storytime: Pelo Malo No Existe! Join us in the Studio during the month of February to explore love through story telling. This week we will read Pelo Malo No Existe!, Bad Hair Does Not Exist! by Sulma Azru-Brown and create our own hair portraits.
Learn about how and why plants make the scents they do. We’ll explore and play with scented herbs and plants from our own garden as well as other common household herbs and spices. While we play, we’ll think about the ways people use botanical scents. You’ll go home with your very own scented creation! This […]
Turn a teacup into a living plant haven! This workshop is for participants in Sixth through Eighth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member price, please use code MEMWORK$2. Membership will be verified when you visit. All materials will be provided. Purchase your tickets at this link. Workshop […]
Learn and practice hand sewing while creating a soft new friend to bring home! This workshop is for participants in Third through Fifth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member price, please use code MEMWORK$2. Membership will be verified when you visit. Purchase your tickets at this link. […]
Join students and faculty from Slippery Rock University’s Music Department for this drop-in music experience that takes your early learner on a journey rich in song, movement, sound exploration and musical play! Stop by for a few minutes or stay for the full session. This program is designed with early learners in mind, but all […]
Learn how to draw the human body in a variety of different poses from a live model! This workshop will use charcoal to explore ways to approach depicting figures on paper. This workshop is for participants in Sixth through Eighth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member […]
Nursery Sensory Play: The Nose Knows Join Aramae in the Nursery to explore olfactory sensory scents! Children will notice how different smells make us feel and experiment with scent combinations. We'll ask questions like, is this sweet? is this stinky? This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and […]
Join Hannah and Nora in the Studio every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to learn basic gardening tips and tricks. This week, we will use old seed catalogues to let our little gardeners imagine what their dream garden would look like. We will use glue, scissors, and paper to make collages of our dream […]
Studio Storytime: Radiant Child Join us in the Studio during the month of February to celebrate artist Jean-Michael Basquiat. This week we will read Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe and create our own self portraits in honor of Basquiat.
Learn and practice hand sewing while creating a soft new friend to bring home! This workshop is for participants in Kindergarten through Second Grade and a caregiver. The child participant and one caregiver are included in one ticket price. All materials will be provided. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive […]
Create your own stuffed animal! Design, stuff, and sew a new pal to take home. This workshop is for participants in Sixth through Eighth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member price, please use code MEMWORK$2. Membership will be verified when you visit. All materials will be provided. […]
Join volunteers from the Dental Society of Western PA in our Café for some fun crafts, reading, a puppet show and some giveaways, all centering dental care! From 10am to 2pm, you'll be able to engage in fun crafts and activities that help kids see the importance of taking care of their teeth!
Learn basic art and expressive techniques to provide a solid foundation for future fashion and design lovers and artists. You will explore the colorful world of fashion using basic color theory, emotional expression, and style. This abundant learning experience places an emphasis on our emotions and how they are connected to the colors that we […]
Design, carve, and print with your very own stamp! In this introduction to linoleum block printing, you will learn the process of creating a rubber stamp that is uniquely yours. Create any design you want to print on paper, fabric, wood, and more; learn carving practices and printing techniques. What will you stamp? This workshop […]
Nursery Sensory Play: Is It Paint? Natural Pigments Join Aramae in the Nursery to explore how different natural pigments can be used to create paint! Learners will use commonly found household items for their exploration and will have the opportunity to smell and feel their paintings. Visitors will use items like spices, teabags, and water […]
Join Hannah and Nora in our Community Garden in front of the Museum every Wednesday morning from 11:00 -11:45 am to help tend the garden. Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity to explore sensory play and develop motor skills. This program […]
Explore clay using different tools and senses! Create a project to bring home with you. This workshop is for participants in Kindergarten through Second Grade and a caregiver. The child participant and one caregiver are included in one ticket price. All materials will be provided. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To […]
Learn about how an artist draws figures through the creating of an old art form. Articulated figures adorn the Museum Labs walls as reminders of what people once played with. We will learn about their history and make several ourselves. This workshop is for participants in Sixth through Eighth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for […]
The following spaces will close early today for a special event: Bean Sprouts in the Café will close at 2:30 pm The Art Studio and Little Orange Store will close at 4:30 pm Thank you for your understanding.
Design, create, and display your own floral fashion! Experiment making flower crowns, pins, and other wearables. This workshop is for participants in Third through Fifth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for members. To receive the member price, please use code MEMWORK$2. Membership will be verified when you visit. Purchase your tickets at […]
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine! Practice setting up the machine, sewing straight and curved lines, and learning different ways to attach fabric. Leave with a small project and the confidence to sew independently. This workshop is for participants in Sixth through Eighth Grade. Workshop cost is $10 for non-members or $8 for […]