NSF STEM Day

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation with 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 that is innovative, inclusive, and hands-on for all.

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

 

Pittsburgh Youth 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 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.

For ages 12 – 19

Register here.

Recycle Fest

In honor of Earth Month, join us for a campus-wide recycling festival!

Aluminum Can Drive
Help us get more aluminum  recycled in our community by donating empty aluminum cans to our drive. All donors receive one free admission per family of four, good for admission on April 5, 2025.

Aluminum cans are 100% recyclable and when recycled, the metal in an aluminum can will be back on store shelves in just 60 days. 

Outdoor Highlights (10:00 am – Noon): 

  • Performance and game show hosted by O’Ryan the O’Mazing
  • Learn about sustainability from these local environmental organizations: 
    • Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
    • PGH20
    • Rewind Reuse
    • PittMoss
    • Pennsylvania Resources Council
    • City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Environmental Services 

Indoor Highlights at the Children’s Museum (Noon – 4:00 pm): 

  • Recycled scavenger hunt 
  • Papermaking with Katy Dement 
  • Transforming plastic with Reimagined Recycling 
  • Glass mosaic-making with Sarah Cohen 

Indoor Highlights at MuseumLab (1:00 – 4:00 pm):  

  • Recycled dioramas with Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse 
  • Art making with Tough Artist Kelly Jimenez of La Vispera 
  • Clothing upcycling with The Andy Warhol Museum 
  • Tote bag upcycling with Rona Chang of Otto Finn
  • Eco-Artisans & Maker Market featuring local sustainable vendors, including:  
    • China Jones Art
    • Jess Peña Heberle
    • Cathy Olivar Brand
    • Homegrown 1910
    • Henna by Soni
    • True North Creations
    • Reading Room Pittsburg
    • Emily Krill Studio
    • Charmed by Nature
    • Art House Mosaic
    • Tabulous
    • SusanMcclellanArt
    • Les Is More 894
    • Colorcopia Studio

Outside activities are free to the public. Inside activities are included with museum admission.

This event is generously supported by the Ball Foundation and PPG Foundation. 

     

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?

MAKESHOP: Book and Zine Making

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?