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Sensory Friendly Engineering Design Lab for Youth Ages 8-12

Three tween boys grabbing for plastic building parts at a wooden work table

Neurodivergent youth ages 8-12 and their families are invited to join us for a free sensory-friendly morning at MuseumLab! Try out hands-on engineering and design activities designed with neurodivergent learners in mind and explore interactive museum exhibits before they open to the general public.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is part of a research project funded by the National Science Foundation (DRL 2313850) to create activities that are accessible to neurodivergent learners, based on input from youth. Share your thoughts with us and receive a free gift.

Reserve your spot now!

Please contact accessibility@pittsburghkids.org if you have questions or would like to request accommodations for this event.

This program is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (DRL 2313850).

Pittsburgh Youth Climate Action Summit

Welcome to the 2025 Pittsburgh Youth for Climate Action Summit! Join us at MuseumLab for a day filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This event is all about empowering young people to make a difference in the fight against climate change. Whether you’re passionate about renewable energy, sustainable living, or environmental policy, there’s something here for everyone. Come together with like-minded individuals and learn how you can take action in your own community. Let’s work together to create a greener, more sustainable future! Presented in partnership with Communitopia.

Register here.

 

Recycle Fest!

“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.”  – Fred Rogers

In honor of Earth Month, join us for a campus-wide recycling festival at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh! Learn about the benefits of recycling, visit our upcycled artisans market, contribute to our community can drive, and join artists and makers in transforming used items into new creations.

Free with museum admission.

This event is generously supported by the Ball Foundation.

Youth Night (6th-8th graders)

Join us for a parent-free evening for youth in grades 6–8.

Youth Night features snacks, games, activities and more. Details coming soon!

Tickets: $7

Free for mlabPASS holders! Learn more here.

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

FREE for mlabPASS holders. Learn more about mlabPASS.

Ticket link coming soon!

 

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.

MAKESHOP: Robots

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.