At a Tech Tour, visitors can journey behind the scenes of USS Requin, the Cold War-era submarine moored on the Ohio River. Tours teach visitors about how the submarine and its crew faced challenges. Tour-goers can explore un-restored compartments and climb up the Conning Tower to see the periscope. Advance registration is necessary. Full mobility is required.
Cost: $15 members/$20 non-members per session.
Available: Sept. 14
Munchkin Mondays, Mondays from 10 am – 2 pm, Sept. 8 – Oct. 27
Munchkin Mondays are full of activities for the smallest scientists, early learners ages 2–6! Preschoolers will get up close to exciting science concepts, while having tons of fun with hands-on activities and socializing with other little learners.
Activities include: Story time, make-and-takes, and planetarium and live demo shows just for preschoolers. Activities are included with Science Center admission.
Café Scientifique: Cutting-edge science discussions and a chance to ask questions.
Café Sci presents “Tree Genetic Diversity”: Oct. 6. Dr. Cynthia Morton, of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, will speak.
Café Sci presents “The Beginning of the Universe … and Dust in Our Galaxy:” Nov. 10. Dr. Arthur Kosowsky, of University of Pittsburgh, will speak.
Laser Halloween, Oct. 10 – Nov. 2
Spooky lasers, eerie darkness, ghoulish tunes, and frightful guests! Get into the Halloween spirit with the Addams Family, the Ghostbusters, and Beetlejuice. Do the Monster Mash, the Time Warp, and your own ghastly dance. Bring the whole family for this chillin’ good time!
Space Out Astronomy Weekend, Oct. 11-12
Discover how to navigate the stars, get an up-close look at planets and meteorites, learn all about telescopes, and more! Explore space through hands-on activities, contests, special guests, and interactive tables, and travel through the universe in the Buhl Planetarium.
Jerusalem film screening and inter-faith panel discussion, Oct. 13
Learn what Jerusalem means to experts representing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Spooky Science Sleepover, Oct. 24
A frightfully fun evening guaranteed to make your hair stand on end … literally! It’s a deliciously gross, ghastly good time to be had by all young witches, wizards, and monsters. Activities include a spooky live science demonstration, a family Halloween laser show, a late-night snack, and a continental breakfast.
Great Pumpkin Smash, Nov. 1
What do you do with a jack-o’-lantern after Halloween? Roll it off the Science Center’s roof, of course! Join smash-ologists for our Great Pumpkin Smash, which features (explosive!) pumpkin-related demos throughout the day. It’s a physics-filled compostable event you don’t want to miss!
Jammie Jam, Nov. 7
Bring your little learners to the Science Center for an evening of themed activities for ages 2-6! You and your preschooler will experience make-and-take activities, a live theater show, and story time. Plus, you'll have access to four floors of exhibits and enjoy a snack. Children are encouraged to come in their pajamas!
The Miniature Railroad & Village® closes for maintenance on Oct. 6 and reopens Nov. 28. The Miniature Railroad & Village® preview for museum members will be held on Nov. 19.
Light Up Night® Sleepover, Nov. 21
Start off your holiday season with a bang! If you're looking for the best view of the downtown lights for this special night, look no further. And what's more, we've got some demonstrations and science to make this a spectacular evening.
Breakfast Express, Dec. 6, 13, 20
Climb on board for a piping-hot breakfast, The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience, loads of family fun, time in the Miniature Railroad & Village®, and a chance to meet a special guest. It's a holiday tradition!
Polar Express Sleepover, Dec. 13
Embark on a magical adventure to the North Pole, and bring the whole family along to see The Polar Express: An IMAX® Experience on the BIGGEST screen in Pittsburgh. It's a perfect way to warm your heart and add sparkle to the season.
Locomotion Weekend, Dec. 13-14
Locomotion Weekend features dozens of model train layouts, rail-related exhibits, and hands-on activities for train enthusiasts of all ages!
Preschool Adventures, select Mondays 1-2 pm
Designed around themes for little explorers (ages 3-5) and their adult helpers on select Mondays from 1 – 2 pm.
Oct. 6 – Things That Go!
Oct. 27 – The Science of Toys
Nov. 10 – Pumpkin Adventure
Dec. 15 - Gingerbread Engineers
Preschool Fall Semesters, select Thursdays 10 am - noon
Kids (ages 4-5) get ready for school and dig into important science topics.
Session I: Sporty Science
Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 30
Session II: Lights, Camera, Action!
Nov. 13, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18
Family workshops, select Sundays from 1 – 3 pm
Family bonding with a big dose of scientific fun for ages 6 and up!
Oct. 12 -- Blast Off!
Nov. 23 -- Programming with Scratch (Ages 8+)
Dec. 14 – Holiday Science Fun
Home school workshops, select Thursdays from 1 – 3 pm
Tailored for a variety of ages, our workshops provide educational programming, hands-on experiments, and time to socialize with other young scientists.
Oct. 16 – Spooktacular Science (Ages 6-7, 8-10)
Nov. 13 – Brainy Builders (Ages 6-7, 8-10)
Dec. 18 – Frozen Fun Science (Ages 6-7, 8-10)
Holiday camps
Holiday camps are a great way to get kids to use their brains. Your kids will have so much fun they won't even realize all of the exciting science they're learning!
Nov. 28 and Dec. 1: Science Fun Days (Ages 4-5)
Dec. 26: All Aboard (Ages 4-5); Holiday Fun (Ages 6-7); Science Thrill Ride (Ages 8-10)
Dec. 29: Wee Bots (Ages 4-5); Rainbow Zone (Ages 6-7); Holiday Fun (Ages 8-10)
Dec. 30: Science Makes Sense (Ages 4-5); Quirky Chemistry (Ages 6-7); Introduction to Robots (Ages 8-10)
Dec. 31: Science Detectives (Ages 4-5); roboworld camp (Ages 6-7); Programming with a Scratch (Ages 8-10)
Tech Programs
Engineer Minecraft Workshops
Oct. 18 -- 19 (Both days required), 1 – 4 pm (Ages 10-12)
Dec. 6 -- 7 (Both days required), 1 – 4 pm (Ages 8-9)
Workshops for Scouts
Learn about tons of science topics, satisfy requirements, and bond with friends.
Boy Scout Workshops
Oct. 11 -- Oct 12 — Robotics (10 am – 3pm each day)
Oct. 25 – Chemistry (9 am -- noon)
Oct 25 – Cub Scout Science (1 – 4 pm)
Nov. 1. -- Webelos Scientist (9 – noon); Webelos Engineering (1 – 4 pm)
Nov. 8 – Engineering (1 – 4 pm)
Nov. 9 -- Astronomy (noon – 3 pm)
Nov. 22 – Cub Scout Weather (9 - noon)
Dec. 6 – Webelos Scientist (1 – 4 pm)
Girl Scout Workshops
Oct 11 – Science With a Sparkle (1 – 4 pm) (ages 8-12)
