Join us for a special screening of the film, Shaun the Sheep: The Movie. Shaun, a mischievous and smart little sheep, decides to take a day off from the English farm where he lives and works… and gets a little more action than he bargained for.
Sculpt miniature versions of your favorite foods! Bring your clay creations 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 receive […]
Learn how to tie knots that are important for shelter building and camping! This workshop will be held outside in Buhl Community Park (or inside for inclement weather). 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 […]
Nursery Sensory Play: Nature Stamping Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore how natural materials can be used as art tools! We will try using items from nature like moss and natural sponge to make our own stamps, explore texture, and paint. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to […]
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. This week, we'll learn about the legume plant family (beans, peas). Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an […]
Join us in MAKESHOP as we use hand drills to make holes in wood and drivers to drive screws. What motions make the tools work? How do screws help connect pieces of wood?
Join us in the Studio to explore the art of Suminagashi! Suminagashi, which translates to 'floating ink', is the traditional Japanese art practice of marbling paper. We will explore the process of floating ink onto water and transferring it on to paper!
Studio Storytime: Green is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors Join us in the Studio to explore color through story telling. This week, we will read Green is a Chile Pepper by Roseanne Greenfield Thong, and make our own colorful creations.
Celebrate Remake Learning Day in the Studio with fabric scrap papermaking. Repurpose old clothing and fabric scraps into unique and beautiful paper!
Try out contact dying by hammering flowers and other natural materials onto paper and fabric! This is a workshop intended for the whole family. At least one caregiver must attend with their child(ren). Please purchase one ticket per attendee. Workshop cost is $5 per attendee. Purchase your tickets at this link. Workshop prices are subsidized […]
Join us in the Traveling Exhibit for a fun dance party with music from DJ Arie Cole from 11am-4pm!
The Children's Museum will open at Noon today due to the route of the Pittsburgh Marathon. MuseumLab will open at it normal time, which is Noon.
Join us in the Changing Exhibit Gallery on the first floor for a fun dance party with music from DJ Dom!
Join us in MAKESHOP as we use hand drills to make holes in wood and drivers to drive screws. What motions make the tools work? How do screws help connect pieces of wood?
Nursery Sensory Play: Scent Sachets Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to create your own scent sachet with fresh spring 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 […]
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. This week we'll learn about the cucurbit plant family (squash, cucumber, pumpkin). Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having […]
Yoga Paint Party mixes movement and making in a playful atmosphere of process art and mindful healing. Watch the painting bloom under your feet on the patented YOGAMOTIFmat, be present in your body during an all-levels yoga practice, and enjoy a mess-free art-making journey complete with a memorable keepsake. This Hatha Yoga practice includes seated, […]
Join us in raising awareness for children and youth mental health by observing Youth Mental Health Awareness Day with special activities throughout the day. Visitors can engage in activities that promote mindfulness and learn from local organizations who work to promote positive mental health practices. In the Studio: Explore how colors and emotions are intertwined […]
Studio Storytime: The Honeybee Join us in the Studio to explore nature through story telling. This week, we will read The Honeybee by Kristen Hall, and create our own bee houses. Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving with natural materials. Use sticks, vines, grasses and more as both warp and weft for weaving. Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Join us for a ‘drive-in’ movie theater in the Traveling Gallery for a Pixar Animated Studios double feature. Stop by the Makeshop to make your own custom car and on your way there! Or walk-in and find a spot in our backyard-style open seating.
Make clay from nature! We’ll work together to harvest soil and process it into a clay you can use to make art projects. This is a workshop intended for the whole family. At least one caregiver must attend with their child(ren). Please purchase one ticket per attendee. Workshop cost is $5 per attendee. Purchase your tickets at this link. […]
Create a sculpture in MakeLab! Connect pieces of copper wire using a soldering iron to melt solder and create a join. Safety glasses are required to participate in this activity. Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Join us for a ‘drive-in’ movie theater in the Traveling Gallery for a Pixar Animated Studios double feature. Stop by the Makeshop to make your own custom car and on your way there! Or walk-in and find a spot in our backyard-style open seating.
Professional Development Opportunity for Educators How do you create a culture that supports meaningful thinking and learning for all? Join leading national and regional educators for hands-on learning sessions that will help you create a culture that supports learning and thinking. This one-day conference designed by Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero, in partnership […]
Nursery Sensory Play: Is It Paint? Natural Pigments Join Aermine and Sabrina 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, […]
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. This week, we will learn about the nightshade plant family (tomato, pepper, ground cherry, potato). Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a […]
Join us in the Art Studio for a painting exploration of Spring! Using methods like tempera, watercolor, still life and more, explore the color and feeling of the Spring season.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we sand and form different pieces of wood! Explore woodworking tools that shape and smooth. Help create collaborative puzzles and more. What motions make the tools work? What job does each tool do? While all ages are welcome to participate, younger visitors may need adult assistance. Everyone will be asked […]
Studio Storytime: Have You Ever Seen a Flower? Join us in the Studio to explore nature through story telling. This week, we will read Have You Ever Seen a Flower by Shawn Harris, and create our own wire flower sculptures. Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore basket weaving using foraged natural materials. Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Join us in the Studio for Clay Exploration! Roll, knead and shape clay into brand new shapes and forms.
As part of our opening weekend for the new exhibit, Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®!, we are happy to welcome our friends from the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium! Meet live animal ambassadors from the Zoo, including a hedgehog, lizard and turtle, for an introduction to how animals uniquely adapt to their environments. You can also explore […]
Create a sculpture in MakeLab! Connect pieces of copper wire using a soldering iron to melt solder and create a join. Safety glasses are required to participate in this activity. Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
Join ceramicist and painter Eva Conrad for a hand-building demonstration! This is the first of Eva's two visits in which they will explore clay with us in the Studio.
Come network with fellow informal learning educators to share practical ideas for building relationships with children, youth, and families!
Nursery Sensory Play: Clay Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore how different forms of clay look, feel, or even smell! Learners can practice molding, sculpting, or squishing the different kinds of clay. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to […]
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. This week, we will learn about the mint plant family (mint, lemonbalm, sage, lavender, lots of other herbs). Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to […]
Studio Storytime: The Extraordinary Gardener Join us in the Studio to explore nature through story telling. This week, we will read The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton, and try planting our own radish seeds.
Step up to the mic and express yourself! Spoken word, music, poetry, dance and other forms of creative expression welcome. The event features performer Jordan Montgomery. To sign up please contact Cat Burton at cburton@pittsburghkids.org.
The following spaces will close early today for a special event: The Art Studio will close at 3:30 pm Little Orange Store will close at 3:30 pm Thank you for your understanding.
Join us in the Studio to make brand new paper out of recycled materials! With the assistance of an educator, explore the process of creating paper from scratch with real tools and methods.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we sand and form different pieces of wood! Explore woodworking tools that shape and smooth. Help create collaborative puzzles and more. What motions make the tools work? What job does each tool do? While all ages are welcome to participate, younger visitors may need adult assistance. Everyone will be asked […]
Join us in the Art Studio for a painting exploration of Spring! Using methods like tempera, watercolor, still life and more, explore the color and feeling of the Spring season.
Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to explore how natural materials can be used to create art! Learners will be able to explore different mud textures and colors to make their own natural masterpieces. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to […]
Join us in the Art Studio for a painting exploration of Spring! Using methods like tempera, watercolor, still life and more, explore the color and feeling of the Spring season.
Join us in MAKESHOP as we sand and form different pieces of wood! Explore woodworking tools that shape and smooth. Help create collaborative puzzles and more. What motions make the tools work? What job does each tool do? While all ages are welcome to participate, younger visitors may need adult assistance. Everyone will be asked […]
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. This week, we will learn about the carrot plant family. Each week we will learn basic tips and tricks about how to care for a garden, while having an opportunity […]
Join us in the Art Studio for a painting exploration of Spring! Using methods like tempera, watercolor, still life and more, explore the color and feeling of the Spring season.
Pride Storytime in the Studio: 'Twas the Night Before Pride Join us in the Studio to celebrate Pride Month through story telling. This week, we will read 'Twas the Night Before Pride by Joanna McClintick, and make our own ribbon dancers to wave and dance with.
Join us in the Art Studio for a painting exploration of Spring! Using methods like tempera, watercolor, still life and more, explore the color and feeling of the Spring season.
Join Jefferson Middle School Chamber Orchestra for a half hour performance in Grable Gallery starting at 12:30pm!
Join ceramicist and painter Eva Conrad for a clay and handbuilding interactive experience! This is the second of Eva’s two visits in which they will explore clay with us in the Studio.
Celebrate Pride on the Northside! The 50th celebration of Pittsburgh Pride parade will march past the Children's Museum, ending with a festival in nearby Allegheny Commons Park. Continue the festivities with hands-on activities inside the museum celebrating LGBTQ+ community and families. Outside from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Create your own rainbow ribbon dancer in the garden Inside all […]
