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?
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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.
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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.
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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,
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.
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?
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.
2 events,
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art studio: paint like marc chagall
art studio: paint like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
2 events,
Museum is Closed
The Children's Museum and MuseumLab will be closed on Monday, July 4, for the holiday. The Children's Museum will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at 10:00 am. MuseumLab will reopen on Tuesday, July 5, at noon We look forward to your visit!
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
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 […]
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
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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 […]
2 events,
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
5 events,
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Exhibit Closure
Exhibit Closure
The Art Studio will be closed from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM today. Thank you for your understanding.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
3 events,
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
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MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
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 […]
4 events,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
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studio storytime
studio storytime
Studio Storytime: The Hike Join us in the Studio to explore summer through story telling. This week, we will read The Hike by Alison Farrell, and fill our own nature journals.
2 events,
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Machine Take-Apart
MAKESHOP: Machine Take-Apart
Join us in MAKESHOP to take apart all kinds of electronics to see what’s inside. How can we open the machines using simple hand tools? How are the components inside connected? What job does each part do in the machine?
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
3 events,
MAKESHOP: Machine Take-Apart
MAKESHOP: Machine Take-Apart
Join us in MAKESHOP to take apart all kinds of electronics to see what’s inside. How can we open the machines using simple hand tools? How are the components inside connected? What job does each part do in the machine?
art studio: create like marc chagall
art studio: create like marc chagall
Join us in a deep dive of the inspiring legacy of Marc Chagall through creating paintings inspired by his artwork. Explore examples of Chagall's paintings and design your own interpretation of his work through the lens of community, joy, love and peace.
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Working On Set
Working On Set
Interested in a career in the film and production industry? Join Hardy Studios, a multidisciplinary creative agency and hub for photography, films, installations and creative teachings, in MuseumLab's Tech Learning Lab for a workshop on the importance of communication, call times, organization, and more!
1 event,
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
2 events,
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MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
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Nursery Sensory Play: Squish Bags
Nursery Sensory Play: Squish Bags
Nursery Sensory Play: Squish Bags Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to make your own squish bag - or DIY stress ball. This week, we will see how different shapes change the texture of the bag. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an […]
1 event,
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
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 […]
3 events,
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MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
MAKESHOP: Recycled Sculpture
Join us in MAKESHOP as we reuse and repurpose household materials into sculptures of all shapes and sizes. Find inspiration in the shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of everyday objects, then try various attachment methods to build your own creation.
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studio storytime
studio storytime
Studio Storytime: When Lola Visits Join us in the Studio to explore summer through story telling. This week, we will read When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling, and paint with natural watercolors made with materials we may find in our own kitchens.
Solar Concert Series
Solar Concert Series
Free live music returns every Thursday from July 13 - August 31. Performances take place at Buhl Community Park in front of the Children's Museum or at nearby Nova Place. July 13 Jason Gamble & Nashwan Asef Abdullah Roma Blues 12:15 at Buhl Community Park July 20 Kelsey Robinson & Colter Harper Americana, Brazilian, Jazz […]
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1 event,
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
Join us in MAKESHOP to help repair and build Circuit Blocks. Use simple hand tools to transform parts from old electronics into museum exhibit components and work with our educators to bring new life to well-loved components. We’ll be working collaboratively throughout the week on different parts of the process.
2 events,
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
MAKESHOP: Circuit Block Repair Shop
Join us in MAKESHOP to help repair and build Circuit Blocks. Use simple hand tools to transform parts from old electronics into museum exhibit components and work with our educators to bring new life to well-loved components. We’ll be working collaboratively throughout the week on different parts of the process.
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H.A.R.P and Wild Kratts
H.A.R.P and Wild Kratts
Join our friends from the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) as they facilitate fun and educational activities about local wildlife. Find them outside the Changing Exhibits Gallery.
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1 event,
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Nursery Sensory Play: Shape Tracing
Nursery Sensory Play: Shape Tracing
Nursery Sensory Play: Shape Tracing Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Nursery to try tracing shapes! We will explore how stencils can helps us to create images out of different shapes. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but […]
2 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.
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
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 […]
2 events,
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studio storytime
studio storytime
Studio Storytime: Bubbles Up! Join us in the Studio to explore summer through story telling. This week, we will read Bubbles Up! by Jacqueline Davies, and paint with bubbles.
Solar Concert Series
Solar Concert Series
Free live music returns every Thursday from July 13 - August 31. Performances take place at Buhl Community Park in front of the Children's Museum or at nearby Nova Place. July 13 Jason Gamble & Nashwan Asef Abdullah Roma Blues 12:15 at Buhl Community Park July 20 Kelsey Robinson & Colter Harper Americana, Brazilian, Jazz […]
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Open Mic Matinee: Nairobi
Open Mic Matinee: Nairobi
Step up to the mic and express yourself! Spoken word, music, poetry, dance and other forms of creative expression welcome. The event features performer Nairobi. To sign up please contact Cat Burton at cburton@pittsburghkids.org. RSVP: https://shop.pittsburghkids.org/e-commerce/ItemShow.aspx?Dep=mslGLa9A4j0=&Cat=inootYRoIag=&It=ZvGFskYe1ko=
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2 events,
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MAKESHOP: Weaving
MAKESHOP: Weaving
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving. Experiment with scale, materials, and texture as you weave on a variety of looms.
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Backyard Sensory Play: Sandbox Derby
Backyard Sensory Play: Sandbox Derby
Backyard Sensory Play: Sandbox Derby Join Aermine and Sabrina in the Backyard to explore cars and trucks in the sandbox! Build hills, holes and more for your vehicles to travel through. This program is designed with our youngest visitors in mind, to support cognitive growth and give them an opportunity to develop motor skills, but […]
2 events,
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MAKESHOP: Weaving
MAKESHOP: Weaving
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving. Experiment with scale, materials, and texture as you weave on a variety of looms.
Little Gardeners
Little Gardeners
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 […]
2 events,
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MAKESHOP: Weaving
MAKESHOP: Weaving
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving. Experiment with scale, materials, and texture as you weave on a variety of looms.
Solar Concert Series
Solar Concert Series
Free live music returns every Thursday from July 13 - August 31. Performances take place at Buhl Community Park in front of the Children's Museum or at nearby Nova Place. July 13 Jason Gamble & Nashwan Asef Abdullah Roma Blues 12:15 at Buhl Community Park July 20 Kelsey Robinson & Colter Harper Americana, Brazilian, Jazz […]
1 event,
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MAKESHOP: Weaving
MAKESHOP: Weaving
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving. Experiment with scale, materials, and texture as you weave on a variety of looms.
1 event,
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MAKESHOP: Weaving
MAKESHOP: Weaving
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving. Experiment with scale, materials, and texture as you weave on a variety of looms.
1 event,
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MAKESHOP: Weaving
MAKESHOP: Weaving
Join us in MAKESHOP to explore weaving. Experiment with scale, materials, and texture as you weave on a variety of looms.