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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. |
2 events,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 […] |
2 events,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. |
2 events,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 […] |
3 events,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 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 […]  Join us in MakeLab to practice the art of embroidery. Hand-stitch your own design on to a piece of fabric using a needle and thread. Once you've mastered hand-stitching, try leveling your piece up by adding conductive thread to create an e-textile! |
2 events,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 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 […] |
3 events,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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 No paintbrush? No problem! Join us for a Charlie Harper inspired Sensory Play where learners will use items found outside to create various textures and imprints with paint. What patterns can you create using a corncob, pinecone, or acorn? You can also earn an I AM WILD Habitat Card! Don't miss these other I AM […] 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 […] |
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,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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Explore and play in different habitats through touch and feel. How do habitats differ? What can you find in the woods versus the ocean? What animals live in the desert and what animals live in the rainforest? Find out with us during Wildlife Explorers. Join us at this program to earn an I AM WILD […] 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 […] |
5 events, 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. Museum Explorers half-day camps for Ages 5 - 6 are offered on the following days: […]  Explore answers to questions about the world around you as you learn through design challenges, experiments, scavenger hunts, exhibit exploration and more. Curiosity Camp half-day camps for Ages 7 - 9 are offered on the following days: Friday, February 7 Friday, February 21 Friday, March 7 Friday, March 21 Sign up for each day of […] 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. |
7 events,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 […]
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 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. |
4 events,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 […]
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 Join students from Slippery Rock University’s Music Department in the Nursery for this drop-in music experience that takes your early learner on a journey rich in song, movement, sound exploration and musical play! Stop by for a few minutes or stay for the full session. This program is designed with early learners in mind, but […] |
2 events,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 […] |
4 events,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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 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 performance art and art abstraction! Use your body as your brush, make your actions a part of your artwork and […] 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 […] |
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. |
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 in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation?
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Learn about mothers and babies from different species. What does a baby owl look like? What does a baby frog look like? Play a matching game with us to find out what adult and babies of different animals look like and are called during Wildlife Explorers. Join us at this program to earn an I […] |
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 Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […] |
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Meet live animals visiting from the Pittsburgh Zoo! Learn about the habitats they live in as you explore the I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit. Don’t miss these other I AM WILD programs in February: February 13, 10 am – 12 pm: Wildlife Explorers: Mom and Baby Match February 13, 11 am – 11:45 am: I […] Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […] |
4 events,Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […]
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Join us in MakeLab to practice the art of embroidery. Hand-stitch your own design on to a piece of fabric using a needle and thread. Once you've mastered hand-stitching, try leveling your piece up by adding conductive thread to create an e-textile! |
2 events,Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […] |
4 events,Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 performance art and art abstraction! Use your body as your brush, make your actions a part of your artwork and […] 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 […] |
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,Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation?
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Habitat Match: What can you find in the woods versus the ocean? What animals live in the desert and what animals live in the rainforest? Help us sort animals into different habitats during Wildlife Explorers. Join us at this program to earn an I AM WILD Habitat Card! A list of February’s I AM WILD […] 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 […] |
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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. Museum Explorers half-day camps for Ages 5 - 6 are offered on the following days: […]
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Explore answers to questions about the world around you as you learn through design challenges, experiments, scavenger hunts, exhibit exploration and more. Curiosity Camp half-day camps for Ages 7 - 9 are offered on the following days: Friday, February 7 Friday, February 21 Friday, March 7 Friday, March 21 Sign up for each day of […]
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Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? |
6 events, Don't miss these activities that glow, spark and light up, presented as part of GLOW, our annual winter festival: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 OUTDOORS Glass Blowing by Pittsburgh Glass Center Welding demonstrations by Industrial Arts Workshop IN THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Candle making Glazing Shadow puppets and light play in MAKESHOP Fun […]
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Join us for the highlight of GLOW, our annual winter festival - a family-friendly evening of art making, exhibits and performances that glow, spark and light up the dark and warm up the cold! GLOW evening activities will take place outdoors and on the first floor of the Children's Museum. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Ice Sculpting by […]
$5 Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? |
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Don't miss these activities that glow, spark and light up, presented as part of GLOW, our annual winter festival: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 OUTDOORS Glass Blowing by Pittsburgh Glass Center Welding demonstrations by Industrial Arts Workshop IN THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Candle making Glazing Shadow puppets and light play in MAKESHOP Fun […] Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […] |
3 events,Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […]
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This event is cancelled. Our music programming will be resuming on the week of March 17! Sing, move, and learn about animals from habitats all over the world! Hear some of your favorite songs and learn new ones. Join us at this program to earn an I AM WILD Habitat Card. And don't miss other […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […]
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 Join us at a special edition of Storytime where we will read Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave, by Laban Carrick Hill. Read and learn about skilled potter, David Drake, and create your own coil pot using the same techniques shown in the book. This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for […] |
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,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 in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation?
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Theme: Animal Rescue Explore different sensory experiences and use your fine motor skills to rescue animals from different messes. You can also earn an I AM WILD Habitat Card to record all the I AM WILD programs you visit. Don’t miss other I AM WILD programs in March, including Sensory Play, Wildlife Explorers, Storytime, Little […] |
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Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation?
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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. We are exploring: The Science of Color and Our Emotions How does color affect how you feel? Can you use color to set the mood for a scene between […] 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 […] |
4 events,Join us in MAKESHOP to create your very own book or mini magazine! Explore the parts and pieces of books, then use paper, recycled materials and bookbinding tools to make your own. How will you fill the pages of your creation? 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 […]
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 Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin. This activity takes place in the Children's Museum's neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+. Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation. |