MAKESHOP: Felting
MAKESHOP: Felting
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore the process of felting! Use friction, soap and water to create a non-woven fabric from sheep’s wool.
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MAKESHOP: Felting
MAKESHOP: Felting
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore the process of felting! Use friction, soap and water to create a non-woven fabric from sheep’s wool.
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Nursery Sensory Play: Nature Stamping
Nursery Sensory Play: Nature Stamping
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 […]
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Felting
MAKESHOP: Felting
Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore the process of felting! Use friction, soap and water to create a non-woven fabric from sheep’s wool.
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Little Gardeners: legume plant family
Little Gardeners: legume plant family
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 […]
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
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studio storytime
studio storytime
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.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
7 events,
remake learning day in the art studio: fabric scrap papermaking
remake learning day in the art studio: fabric scrap papermaking
Celebrate Remake Learning Day in the Studio with fabric scrap papermaking. Repurpose old clothing and fabric scraps into unique and beautiful paper!
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
7 events,
remake learning day in the art studio: fabric scrap papermaking
remake learning day in the art studio: fabric scrap papermaking
Celebrate Remake Learning Day in the Studio with fabric scrap papermaking. Repurpose old clothing and fabric scraps into unique and beautiful paper!
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
Museum Late Opening
Museum Late Opening
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.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
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nursery sensory play: scent sachets
nursery sensory play: scent sachets
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 […]
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
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Little Gardeners: cucurbit plant family
Little Gardeners: cucurbit plant family
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 […]
6 events,
Yoga Paint Party Workshop
Yoga Paint Party Workshop
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, […]
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Youth Mental Health Awareness Day
Youth Mental Health Awareness Day
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 […]
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
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MAKESHOP: Nature Weaving
MAKESHOP: Nature Weaving
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
6 events,
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Drive In Movie
Drive In Movie
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.
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
4 events,
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Drive In Movie
Drive In Movie
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.
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
4 events,
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Learning & Thinking That Make a Difference
Learning & Thinking That Make a Difference
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 […]
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
MAKESHOP: Drills and Drivers
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?
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
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Little Gardeners: nightshade plant family
Little Gardeners: nightshade plant family
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 […]
5 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
art studio: explore suminagashi and paper marbling
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!
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
7 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: clay exploration
art studio: clay exploration
Join us in the Studio for Clay Exploration! Roll, knead and shape clay into brand new shapes and forms.
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
5 events,
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art studio: clay hand building with eva conrad
art studio: clay hand building with eva conrad
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.
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: clay exploration
art studio: clay exploration
Join us in the Studio for Clay Exploration! Roll, knead and shape clay into brand new shapes and forms.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: clay exploration
art studio: clay exploration
Join us in the Studio for Clay Exploration! Roll, knead and shape clay into brand new shapes and forms.
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
4 events,
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Informal Educators Networking Breakfast
Informal Educators Networking Breakfast
Come network with fellow informal learning educators to share practical ideas for building relationships with children, youth, and families!
Free
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
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Little Gardeners: mint plant family
Little Gardeners: mint plant family
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 […]
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
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studio storytime
studio storytime
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.
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
art studio: papermaking
art studio: papermaking
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.
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
art studio: papermaking
art studio: papermaking
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.
1 event,
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
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Nursery Sensory Play: Mud Painting
Nursery Sensory Play: Mud Painting
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 […]
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
MAKESHOP: Wood Shaping
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 […]
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
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Little Gardeners: carrot plant family
Little Gardeners: carrot plant family
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 […]
2 events,
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
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studio: pride storytime
studio: pride storytime
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.
2 events,
art studio: painting spring
art studio: painting spring
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.
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Jefferson Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Jefferson Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Join Jefferson Middle School Chamber Orchestra for a half hour performance in Grable Gallery starting at 12:30pm!
2 events,
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art studio: clay handbuilding with eva conrad
art studio: clay handbuilding with eva conrad
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.
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Pride on the Northside!
Pride on the Northside!
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 […]
3 events,
art studio: Proud of Yourself Portraits
art studio: Proud of Yourself Portraits
Celebrate yourself and what makes you great with Proud of Yourself portraits in the Art Studio. While you create, think about things you like about yourself! Are you funny? Creative? Smart? Adventurous? What makes you feel pride in who you are?
art studio: paint like keith haring
art studio: paint like keith haring
In honor of Pride Month, we’re uplifting art and artists that highlight the diversity and talent of the LGBTIA+ community. Join us in the Art Studio to explore the legacy of Keith Haring through this collaborative painting activity using some of his most famous characters!
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Building Creativity with artist Isaac Bower
Building Creativity with artist Isaac Bower
Join artist Isaac Bower in MuseumLab for a pop-up exploration of the artist’s interactive sculpture system, Cojiform. Cojiform invites people of all ages and abilities to connect with their inner sculptor. Explore balance, form, pattern, positive and negative space, light and shadow. Cultivate persistence, focus, and creative delight! Bower’s sculpture system draws connection to the […]