Carnegie Science Center

03/25/2025

What is herd immunity, and how does it protect our community? Read all about it in our latest blog post: https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/herd-immunity/

Herd immunity is achieved when enough of a population is immune to a virus that its spread is hindered. This helps protect people who have compromised immune systems.

Learn all about how we gain immunity as individuals and as a community. https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/herd-immunity/

Herd immunity occurs when enough people are immune to a virus, which helps to significantly limit its spread.

03/24/2025

Carnegie Science Center is expanding its mission beyond the stars. 💫 The “Mental Health: Mind Matters” exhibition gives visitors space to learn about mental health and have important conversations. 💬🧠

“It’s real people — it’s not black and white pictures, it’s not historical artifacts.” -Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., Director of Carnegie Science Center

Thank you for the write-up, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette!

It’s a new outgrowth of a strategic plan aiming to expand the Science Center’s mission to the most important and current issues in science and technology.

03/23/2025

Join us next Sun., March 30 from 9 a.m. to Noon for Sensory Sensitive Hours! Explore the museum in a sensory-friendly environment with adjusted lights and sounds.

Guests who are on the autism spectrum are invited to Sensory Sensitive Hours

03/22/2025

Work with circuits, hardware components, and programming in our Electronic Maker summer camp! Secure a spot in this hands-on maker camp on our website.

Build electrifying projects in BNY Fab Lab!

03/21/2025

☂️ Spring into the new season with Xplor Store savings! Receive 20% off site-wide with coupon code: YesSpring. Bee ready for spring in Pittsburgh. 🐝 https://bit.ly/4bK5AQC

03/20/2025

Ready for a new experience this spring? 🌷☂️Bring your family to the “Mental Health: Mind Matters” exhibit and explore the importance of mental health together.

Thank you for including us in the KidsburghPgh roundup, Yu-Ling.

From big kids to littles, are you looking for the perfect way to keep everyone entertained? We learned about some new, exciting family-friendly events from our friends at Kidsburgh.

03/18/2025

How unique is the recent measles outbreak? Here’s what you need to know about outbreak trends both nationally and locally over the past decade: https://bit.ly/4irckoG

In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the United States. However, there were notable outbreaks in 2014, 2019, 2024, and again in 2025. What do these outbreaks have in common? There is a direct correlation to reduced vaccination rates. But what risk does Allegheny County have?

Learn more in our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/4irckoG

This post is part of our new Rapid Science Engagement Initiative, bringing you clear, science-based insights on timely topics.

How has measles managed to reappear after more than a decade?

03/17/2025

📊 Did you know 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience a mental illness each year? Let's talk about it.

Explore mental health in an immersive way through the new exhibition "Mental Health: Mind Matters" included with General Admission to the Science Center. 🧠 https://bit.ly/3FzqWUQ

Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental health matters—so why not talk about it in an exhibition?

03/14/2025

Escape USS Requin: Pittsburgh Legends has returned! Book your escape room today ⚓

Think you have what it takes to beat a 60-minute escape room?

03/14/2025

Thank you to our Community Health Partners and mental health professionals and advocates for exploring the “Mental Health: Mind Matters” exhibition today! Throughout the exhibit’s run, we’re partnering with many of these local organizations to host programs and share resources. 🧠

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hYvAts

03/13/2025

🌑❗ Astronomy Alert: There will be a Lunar Eclipse coinciding with Pi Day! Totality will begin in the early hours of March 14 around 2:26 a.m. and end around 3:31 a.m.

Pittsburgh Magazine interviewed our very own Amanda Iwaniec to learn more!

In the early morning hours this Friday, a total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout western Pennsylvania.

03/13/2025

Congratulations to Carole Kamin on being named a Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence honoree! Her dedication to philanthropy and education is transforming our region.

You can learn more about her achievement here: https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2025/03/12/women-of-influence-2025-announcement.html

Announcing the 2025 Women of Influence honorees >> bit.ly/3XRhsKL

03/13/2025

Revisit Stanley Kubrick's experimental and hypnotic epic, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” on the GIANT screen this Sat., March 15. Take photos with a replica of HAL 9000 in The Rangos Giant Cinema lobby before the show. 🍿📸
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The movie starts at 7 p.m. with a special introduction by Sean Collier, Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club.

Buy tickets!

03/12/2025

Use math, science, and family bonding to create your own board game at Wonder Workshops: Game Changers on Sat., April 5! Spots are limited; register today.

Families will get to experience creating their own game

03/12/2025

Did you know Albert Einstein's birthday falls on Pi Day? Celebrate his 146th birthday this Friday at 21+ Night: Pi Day Party!

https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/events/21-plus-nights/

03/10/2025

Who gets measles and why is it back? Here’s what you need to know about the latest outbreak: CarnegieScienceCenter.org/Measles

Measles cases are rising again after years of being nearly forgotten. Why is the measles virus so harmful and how can we protect ourselves?

Find out in our latest blog post: CarnegieScienceCenter.org/Measles

This post is part of our new Rapid Science Engagement Initiative, bringing you clear, science-based insights on timely topics.

What You Need to Know About the Outbreak of Measles in the United States.

03/10/2025

It’s time to revisit the classic sci-fi epic that spans eons across time and space. See "2001: A Space Odyssey" this Sat., March 15 at 7 p.m. with Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club at The Rangos Giant Cinema! 🍿🚀

Buy tickets!