Join us in MAKESHOP as we capture and paint with light! Experiment with long-exposure photography and an array of colorful light tools to create memorable self-portrait.
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 Join us in the Art Studio for a gift giving twist on some of our favorite Art Studio activities! Throughout the month enjoy making pieces of art like, Suminagashi gift bags Holiday cards Painting wrapping paper and ornaments Melted snowman tea light holders And more!  The Gnomes are taking over the clay area! Come join us at the clay table stationed in the back of the studio to help add to our clay village of Gnomes! This activity will run through the new year or while supplies last. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we capture and paint with light! Experiment with long-exposure photography and an array of colorful light tools to create memorable self-portrait. Join us in the Art Studio for a gift giving twist on some of our favorite Art Studio activities! Throughout the month enjoy making pieces of art like, Suminagashi gift bags Holiday cards Painting wrapping paper and ornaments Melted snowman tea light holders And more!
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The Gnomes are taking over the clay area! Come join us at the clay table stationed in the back of the studio to help add to our clay village of Gnomes! This activity will run through the new year or while supplies last. Parents or caregivers must attend with children. |
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On December 31, the Children's Museum is open from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. MuseumLab is open from noon – 3:00 pm.
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we capture and paint with light! Experiment with long-exposure photography and an array of colorful light tools to create memorable self-portrait.
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Join us in the Art Studio for a gift giving twist on some of our favorite Art Studio activities! Throughout the month enjoy making pieces of art like, Suminagashi gift bags Holiday cards Painting wrapping paper and ornaments Melted snowman tea light holders And more! |
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 The Museum is closed today. Happy New Year! The Children's Museum will reopen on January 2. |
5 events,
 Emotions can look so many different ways. Pick one out of a hat and act it out at the stage in the Studio! What will it look like to you? Can others guess what emotion you are expressing? Take turns. Let someone else pick an emotion to act out—can you guess? This program is made […]
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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 the Art Studio for a gift giving twist on some of our favorite Art Studio activities! Throughout the month enjoy making pieces of art like, Suminagashi gift bags Holiday cards Painting wrapping paper and ornaments Melted snowman tea light holders And more! |
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 Each Friday from 10:00 am - Noon, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This month we explore: The Science of Forensics and Investigation Activities include: Looking closely at our fingerprints, Creating hidden message in invisible ink, and investigating clues! This free program […]  Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures.  Join us in Tech Lab as we explore different ways to book-bind and create journals and sketchbooks using some repurposed materials! |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. Join us in Tech Lab as we explore different ways to book-bind and create journals and sketchbooks using some repurposed materials! |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures.
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Music Monday is cancelled 1/6/25. We will 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 are welcome. Parents […] |
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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 explore light and color! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages […] Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. |
1 event,
 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our home page and Calendar of Events for the latest details. |
4 events,
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 to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures.
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 Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Each Friday from 10:00 am - Noon, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This month we explore: The Science of Forensics and Investigation Activities include: Looking closely at our fingerprints, Creating hidden message in invisible ink, and investigating clues! This free program […] Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures.  Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […]
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 This Session of Lullaby Writing is postponed. Please check back to see our new date! Join Lullaby Project Pittsburgh in the Art Studio 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 to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […]
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Join us in MuseumLab next door to the Children's Museum as we explore different ways to bookbind and create journals and sketchbooks using repurposed materials. Admission to MuseumLab is included with your Children's Museum admission. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […]
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Music Monday is cancelled for 1/13/24. We will 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 are welcome. Parents […] |
4 events,
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 explore light and color! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages […] Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Use photography to put together your very own miniature movie made up of dozens of fast-moving pictures. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our home page and Calendar of Events for the latest details. |
6 events,
Emotions can look so many different ways. Pick one out of a hat and act it out at the stage in the Studio! What will it look like to you? Can others guess what emotion you are expressing? Take turns. Let someone else pick an emotion to act out—can you guess? This program is made […] 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.
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 Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. |
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Each Friday from 10:00 am - Noon, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This month we explore: The Science of Forensics and Investigation Activities include: Looking closely at our fingerprints, Creating hidden message in invisible ink, and investigating clues! This free program […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […]
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 Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend! This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+. Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] Join us in Tech Lab as we explore different ways to book-bind and create journals and sketchbooks using some repurposed materials! |
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Join us for these activities inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of hope and kindness: Make art with guest artist/muralist Kayla Thomas Write your own poems and speeches based on Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with poet M. Smalls Craft your own signs and instruments in the MAKESHOP, then join […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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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 explore light and color! This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our home page and Calendar of Events for the latest details. |
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This hands-on day camp encourages curious kids ages seven to nine to keep learning and find answers to inquisitive questions. Join us for a day filled with design challenges, experiments, scavenger hunts, exhibit exploration and more. $75 per day non-members $67.50 per day for members Members, use code WSCMEMBER10 to receive the member rate at registration. Membership will […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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This hands-on day camp encourages curious kids ages seven to nine to keep learning and find answers to inquisitive questions. Join us for a day filled with design challenges, experiments, scavenger hunts, exhibit exploration and more. $75 per day non-members $67.50 per day for members Members, use code WSCMEMBER10 to receive the member rate at registration. Membership will […]
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Have a day filled with joy, creativity, and wonder at the Children’s Museum! Learn about new arts and making processes, engage in hands-on science experiments, express yourself through music and movement, and explore all that our exhibits have to offer. $75 per day non-members $67.50 per day for members Members, use code WSCMEMBER10 to receive the member […] Each Friday from 10:00 am - Noon, children can observe and ask "what if" questions about the world around them to build curiosity and problem-solving skills. This month we explore: The Science of Forensics and Investigation Activities include: Looking closely at our fingerprints, Creating hidden message in invisible ink, and investigating clues! This free program […] |
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Join us for the opening day of our new exhibit, I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit, where you can explore six habitats filled with the colorful animals, insects and birds inspired by the artwork of Charley Harper and the ‘I Am Wild’ series of children’s books about biodiversity. opening weekend activities SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 […] Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […]  Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend! This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+. Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend! This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+. Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we play with bots! Connect motors to a power source to construct your own robot, or explore coding by programming a Finch robot to navigate around obstacles you build. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
1 event,
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is closed on select Wednesdays throughout the year. Check our home page and Calendar of Events for the latest details. |
5 events,
Emotions can look so many different ways. Pick one out of a hat and act it out at the stage in the Studio! What will it look like to you? Can others guess what emotion you are expressing? Take turns. Let someone else pick an emotion to act out—can you guess? This program is made […]
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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 paper puppet making! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes. |
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper puppet making! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes. Come visit the studio to explore and have a deeper understanding of the intersection of science and color! We will be investigating how various materials, sounds, and vision can alter and inspire our perception of what color is. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Painting like Wassily Kandinsky Color Theory Thaumatropes Color Test Kitchen Activities […] |
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Join us for our second annual Black History Month Art Crawl! Contemporary artists stationed throughout the Museum's first floor will create live portraits and artworks honoring Pittsburgh's Black heroes, both past and present. This year's featured subjects include: Pittsburgh's Freedom Corner Dr. Vernell Lillie, Founder of Kuntu Repertory Theater Robert Lee Vann, publisher and editor […]
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Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper puppet making! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.  Join us for a monthlong celebration of black history, poetry, and performance in the Art Studio! We will investigate how the use of words and language in art and performance changes the way it looks and feels. Throughout the month enjoy activities like: Exploring the work of Kerry James Marshall Putting on a show in […] |