Join us in MAKESHOP as we take recycled sculptures to the next level! Explore different ways to attach wood and various pieces of repurposed hardware to create a unique miniature creature.
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Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […]
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Tomon|Tomon Ten|Ten 2014|2024 a fashion event celebrating 10 years of collaboration Presenting the work of the IdiaDega eco design collaboration featuring Olorgesailie Maasai Women Artisans of Kenya with special guests: The Beading Wolves Beading by Holly of the Oneida Indian Nation of New York |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we take recycled sculptures to the next level! Explore different ways to attach wood and various pieces of repurposed hardware to create a unique miniature creature. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] Enjoy the clay portion of our monthlong skelebration and dig for bones in natural wet clay. Use tools to excavate and identify bones, but don't forget to rebury them when you're finished for other friends to find! |
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Each Tuesday from 10:00 am - Noon , children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This month we are exploring the various creatures we live with on Earth. Create sensory bottles, nocturnal animal puppets, hangout with earthworms and more! […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we take recycled sculptures to the next level! Explore different ways to attach wood and various pieces of repurposed hardware to create a unique miniature creature.
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Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] |
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Each Thursday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, children can engage with the garden and explore how we can care for and connect with nature. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in MAKESHOP as we take recycled sculptures to the next level! Explore different ways to attach wood and various pieces of repurposed hardware to create a unique miniature creature. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] |
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Each Friday from 10-12, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] Explore using heat on recyclable and reusable materials to create new works of art! This activity is geared towards children ages 8 and older. It takes place in MuseumLab and is included with admission. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] Explore using heat on recyclable and reusable materials to create new works of art! This activity is geared towards children ages 8 and older. It takes place in MuseumLab and is included with admission. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] Enjoy the clay portion of our monthlong skelebration and dig for bones in natural wet clay. Use tools to excavate and identify bones, but don't forget to rebury them when you're finished for other friends to find! |
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Each Tuesday from 10:00 am - Noon , children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This month we are collaborating to create art together and explore feelings of community. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece.
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Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] |
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Join us each Thursday to explore new habitats and animals through sensory and art activities. Included with museum admission. This program is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome! Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] |
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Each Friday from 10-12, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] Join Lullaby Project Pittsburgh in the Nursery for drop-in group songwriting! Collaborate to create lyrics to a new, unique song. Stay for just a verse or the whole hour! This program is done in partnership with Lullaby Project Pittsburgh. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Join us in the Art Studio for a celebration of all things creative and skeletal! Skeleton Sketching: Explore life sized and miniature skeletons and sketch with mixed media materials. Lino Bone Printing: With the help of an Art Educator, make your own one of a kind bone print using printmaking techniques. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt: Visit […] Explore using heat on recyclable and reusable materials to create new works of art! This activity is geared towards children ages 8 and older. It takes place in MuseumLab and is included with admission. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece.
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Children can engage with music and movement through singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Hear some of your favorite songs and learn new ones! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. |
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Each Tuesday from 10:00 am - Noon , children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This month we are collaborating to create art together and explore feelings of community. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore collaborative fiber arts! Experiment with different weaving materials and textures to add your own touch to a community piece. Children and families with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Lights and sounds in spaces throughout the museum are adjusted, and designated Quiet Areas offer spaces to take a break. Sensory Kits with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, an assortment of fidgets, and other items […] |
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Join us each Thursday to explore new habitats and animals through sensory and art activities. Included with museum admission. This program is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome! Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 |
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Each Friday from 10-12, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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This event is currently at capacity. Youth and families with autism spectrum disorders and sensory sensitivities are invited to join us for a free sensory-friendly morning at MuseumLab! Explore interactive MuseumLab exhibits before they open to the general public at noon Try out hands-on activities designed with neurodivergent learners in mind Designated Quiet Areas offer […] Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? Join artist Sarah Cohen for an interactive mosaic making experience! Sarah Cohen is an artist who uses glass mosaic as her tool to convey images of nature. By creating landscapes made from glass, Sarah hopes people connect to the world again with awe. When working on a group project, mosaics are like a quilter’s circle […] |
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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Each Tuesday from 10:00 am - Noon , children can engage with their environment and connect with their emotions through soothing activities and open-ended exploration of sights, scents, textures and sounds. This month we are collaborating to create art together and explore feelings of community. This free program is included with museum admission. It is […] Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 |
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Join us each Thursday to explore new habitats and animals through sensory and art activities. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome! Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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Each Friday from 10-12, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new?
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Join artist Sarah Cohen for an interactive mosaic making experience! Sarah Cohen is an artist who uses glass mosaic as her tool to convey images of nature. By creating landscapes made from glass, Sarah hopes people connect to the world again with awe. When working on a group project, mosaics are like a quilter’s circle […] |
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? Use styluses to create impressions on thin sheets of aluminum, then add your design to a card. Embossing is the technique of pushing and shaping metal from the front. It is also known as “chasing”. Experiment with different tools, amounts of pressure, and designs. This activity is designed for visitors ages 8 and up. Made […] |
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new?
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This session of Music Monday is cancelled. We hope to see you next week! _________________________________________________________________ Children can engage with music and movement through singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Hear some of your favorite songs and learn new ones! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages […] |
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? Use styluses to create impressions on thin sheets of aluminum, then add your design to a card. Embossing is the technique of pushing and shaping metal from the front. It is also known as “chasing”. Experiment with different tools, amounts of pressure, and designs. This activity is designed for visitors ages 8 and up. Made […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Use styluses to create impressions on thin sheets of aluminum, then add your design to a card. Embossing is the technique of pushing and shaping metal from the front. It is also known as “chasing”. Experiment with different tools, amounts of pressure, and designs. This activity is designed for visitors ages 8 and up. Made […] |
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The Children's Museum and MuseumLab are closed today. The Children's Museum reopens Friday, November 29, at 9:00 am. MuseumLab reopens Friday, November 29, at Noon. We're looking forward to your visit! |
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The Children's Museum be open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on the following days: Friday, November 29 Saturday, November 30 Sunday, December 1 In addition to its normal Saturday and Sunday hours, MuseumLab will be open from noon – 5:00 pm on the following days: Friday, November 29 Advance tickets can be purchased or […]
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Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |
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The Children's Museum be open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on the following days: Friday, November 29 Saturday, November 30 Sunday, December 1 In addition to its normal Saturday and Sunday hours, MuseumLab will be open from noon – 5:00 pm on the following days: Friday, November 29 Advance tickets can be purchased or […] Join us in the Art Studio for a deep dive into mosaics! Make and take home a mosaic made with mixed media materials and recycled artwork Contribute to one of our collaborative community mosaics Create with glass mosaic artist Sarah Cohen on November 17 and 23 Join us in MAKESHOP as we turn everything tiny! Use recycled materials and a variety of household tools to create intricate small-scale sculptures. How can old things be repurposed into something new? |