Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

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.

Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

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.

NSF STEM Day

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation with free admission to the Children’s Museum!

NSF investments over the years have shaped exhibits, research and programming at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and other learning organizations all across the country. Join us for a free campus-wide celebration of STEM learning with hands-on activities in robotics, computing, design, aviation, mechanics and SO much more!

Explore the outdoor partner fair in Buhl Community Park from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Participating organizations include:

  • Moonshot Museum
  • Carnegie Science Center
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Center for Aviation Technology and Training at Hosanna House
  • BotsIQ
  • Citizen Science Lab
  • CMU Entertainment Technology Center
  • Assemble
  • Protohaven
  • The Crafty Alpaca
  • and more!

This event is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

This event is part of Remake Learning Days Southwestern PA 2025, #RemakeLearningDaysSWPA. Learn more at https://remakelearningdays.org/.

Youth Night: Vacation Mode (6th-8th graders)

Get ready for summer break by shifting into vacation mode at MuseumLab!

Enjoy picnic-themed snacks and drinks, and try your hand at some of these classic and digital summer camp activities:

  • Sticker making with Cricut digital cutting machine
  • Wood burning
  • Laser etching aluminum tags
  • Game room
  • and more!

This is a parent-free evening for youth in grades 6–8 (or equivalent ages).

Tickets: $7 

Free for mlabPASS holders! Learn more here.

Buy tickets here

Youth Night at MuseumLab is generously supported by Arconic Foundation.

This event is part of Remake Learning Days Southwestern PA 2025, #RemakeLearningDaysSWPA. Learn more at https://remakelearningdays.org/.

Youth Night: PALentine’s Day (6th-8th graders)

Join us for a PALentine’s Day-themed Youth Night! Bring your besties and buddies for an evening of activities, games, and snacks.

Activities include:

  • Creating laser-cut wax seals
  • Paper marbling and card making
  • Metal-stamped conversation hearts
  • Silent Disco
  • Friendship bracelets and pins
  • Visiting the game room for a chance to win prizes

Also enjoy a waffle bar and build-your-own snack mix.

This is a parent-free event designed for youth in grades 6 – 8 (or equivalent ages.)

Tickets: $7

Purchase tickets here! 

 

FREE for mlabPASS holders. Learn more about mlabPASS.

 

 

Youth Night is made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags-8+

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.

MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags-8+

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.

Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

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.