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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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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!
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 […]
2 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!
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with coding. We’ll explore various web-based coding platforms to program our Finch robots to dance, sing, find their way out of mazes, and more!
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!
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with coding. We’ll explore various web-based coding platforms to program our Finch robots to dance, sing, find their way out of mazes, and more!
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!
5 events,
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with coding. We’ll explore various web-based coding platforms to program our Finch robots to dance, sing, find their way out of mazes, and more!
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!
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
MAKESHOP: Coding Exploration with Finch Robots
Join us in MAKESHOP as we experiment with coding. We’ll explore various web-based coding platforms to program our Finch robots to dance, sing, find their way out of mazes, and more!
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!
4 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?
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques. What are you proud of? What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?
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!
4 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?
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques. What are you proud of? What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?
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!
4 events,
It’s our Birthday!
It’s our Birthday!
Help us celebrate the day we opened the Children's Museum 40 years ago with party hats, treats and lots of fun activities! 11:00 am - Sing happy birthday to the museum and help us "blow out the candles" on a giant cake from Prantl's Bakery Today's admission price is a throwback to our first admission […]
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
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?
5 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
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!
5 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
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!
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
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!
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
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!
1 event,
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques. What are you proud of? What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?
1 event,
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques. What are you proud of? What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?
1 event,
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
Backyard Sensory Play: Bubble Painting
Backyard Sensory Play: Bubble Painting
Backyard Sensory Play: Bubble Painting Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Backyard off of the Studio to explore bubbles, color, and air! We will create our own or collaborative art pieces with naturally colored bubbles, while we practice blowing bubbles. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and […]
5 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
Make Music Day
Make Music Day
Join us for a drop in Sound Exploration and Sing Along outside as part of Make Music Day, a worldwide celebration of music where people are encouraged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks. All ages are welcome to attend. Drop in sessions will begin at 10:30am, 11:00am, and […]
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation!
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
studio: Pride Storytime
studio: Pride Storytime
Pride Storytime in the Studio: Bodies Are Cool Join us in the Studio to celebrate Pride Month through story telling. This week, we will read Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder, and create our own cool body portraits.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
MuseumLab Exhibit Closure
MuseumLab Exhibit Closure
MakeLab in MuseumLab, our building next door for youth 10+, will be closed from June 20-23 due to summer camp. MuseumLab's summer hours are Monday-Sunday, Noon to 5:00 pm.
3 events,
summer free day
summer free day
Join us for a blow-out summer free day to celebrate the Children's Museum's 40th birthday! Admission for everyone is FREE all day Performances 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Double Dutch Swing Squad 10:00 - 11:00 am Saxophonist Lee Robinson 11:00 am - 4:00 pm […]
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
1 event,
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
Backyard Sensory Play: Watercolors
Backyard Sensory Play: Watercolors
Backyard Sensory Play: Watercolors Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Backyard for a special edition of Sensory Play: Spray Bottle Water Colors. We're bringing the water play outside and exploring how we can paint with water. We will spray and see how to water pools in different areas. This program is designed with our youngest […]
4 events,
WQED Wild Kratts Wednesdays
WQED Wild Kratts Wednesdays
Have fun with all sorts of Wild Kratts-related activities with our friends from WQED! Located outside of the Changing Exhibits gallery.
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
Studio: Pride Storytime
Studio: Pride Storytime
Pride Storytime in the Studio: A Kid Is a Kid Is a Kid Join us in the Studio to celebrate Pride Month through story telling. This week, we will read A Kid Is a Kid Is a Kid by Sara O'Leary, and make our own self portraits.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation
Explore stop motion animation! Capture images frame by frame and see them come to life. What stories will you tell? How might you create special effects?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques. What are you proud of? What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
MAKESHOP: Flag Making
Flags are a way to share with the world things that are important to you, like where you’re from, what sports teams you support, or who you love. Create your own flag using fabrics of every color and sewing techniques. What are you proud of? What colors and shapes will you choose to represent you?
art studio: painting and screenprinting
art studio: painting and screenprinting
Explore classic fine arts mediums in the Art Studio with a focus on painting and screen printing! Express your individuality and creativity by making a unique piece of art using our materials and tools.