Nature Craft

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Calling all artists, hobbyists, and nature enthusiasts! Powdermill Nature Reserve is hosting a new monthly community craft night. Join us as we seek out inspiration and m......More

When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Calling all artists, hobbyists, and nature enthusiasts! Powdermill Nature Reserve is hosting a new monthly community craft night. Join us as we seek out inspiration and materials from the natural world to incorporate into our art. Every month will be different, so be sure to join us for them all. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Expect an email near the event date for more information about what we will be working on. Register Now →

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Morning Woodcock Walk

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: $10 ($8 for Carnegie Museums Members) What makes that noise that sounds like “peent” in the night? The American woodcock! Also called timberdoodles, bogsuckers, or Labrador twi......More

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: $10 ($8 for Carnegie Museums Members) What makes that noise that sounds like “peent” in the night? The American woodcock! Also called timberdoodles, bogsuckers, or Labrador twisters, these oddly shaped birds are famous for their mating displays. The Sky Dance, as it was called by famed naturalist Aldo Leopold, begins at twilight. Join us as we track down this elusive natural phenomenon. We’ll meet in the Nature Center where we will learn more about these fascinating creatures followed by a hike to a field where the timberdoodles regularly display. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and a headlamp. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled if it is raining. Purchase Tickets→  

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Sensory Friendly Weekend

When: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Purchase of Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with r......More

When: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Purchase of Museum Admission Families with members who have sensory processing needs are invited to explore the museum galleries with reduced audio and visual elements. Calming spaces with support materials, including single-use ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toys, etc., will be available. Museum experts will be on-hand to talk for as little or as long as you want about favorite topics like dinosaurs, rocks, gems, animals, bugs, and much more. Every program is designed to welcome all ages and abilities. Standard sensory friendly supports are in place during regular hours for all Carnegie Museum of Natural History visitors:• Lower lighting in select galleries• Video sounds and exhibit background audio turned off in select galleries• Calming spaces• Takeaway support materials (single-use ear plugs, sunglasses, fidget toys, etc.) To provide the most sensory friendly environment possible, advance registration is recommended. Pre-registration is available online until 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the program. All customers who pre-register will receive a welcome packet via e-mail with detailed information about the event. Register Now for March 28→ Register Now for March 29→

At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States

Trio Tour

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with museum admission. Get Tickets → Join knowledgeable Natural History Interpreters to explore three connected specimens, objects, or dioramas on 30-m......More

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with museum admission. Get Tickets → Join knowledgeable Natural History Interpreters to explore three connected specimens, objects, or dioramas on 30-minute tours. Sometimes the connections will be straightforward, but sometimes you’ll need the expertise of a Natural History Interpreter to connect the dots. Registration not required. Current Tour Theme (March 1–May 31): Nests, Eggs, and Chicks Upcoming Themes June 5–August 30: Pennsylvania Geology September 4–November 29: Botany Biomes December 4–February 28, 2027: Hibernation Preparation Tours take place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only.  

Evening Woodcock Walk

When: Friday, April 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: $10 ($8 for Carnegie Museums Members) What makes that noise that sounds like “peent” in the night? The American woodcock! Also called timberdoodles, bogsuckers, or Labrador twiste......More

When: Friday, April 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: $10 ($8 for Carnegie Museums Members) What makes that noise that sounds like “peent” in the night? The American woodcock! Also called timberdoodles, bogsuckers, or Labrador twisters, these oddly shaped birds are famous for their mating displays. The Sky Dance, as it was called by famed naturalist Aldo Leopold, begins at twilight. Join us as we track down this elusive natural phenomenon. We’ll meet in the Nature Center where we will learn more about these fascinating creatures followed by a hike to a field where the timberdoodles regularly display. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather and a headlamp. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled if it is raining. Purchase Tickets→  

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

Storytime at the Museum

When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to ......More

When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: Free with Museum Admission Join us for Storytime at the Museum! Hear nature and science stories read by our Natural History Interpreters and get a chance to touch museum specimens. Stop by for one page, one book, or stay for the whole time. Meets in Discovery Basecamp. Registration is not required. Purchase museum admission in advance →  

At the Museum, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-4007, United States

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians

Talk: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians Speaker: Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher, Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Anu......More

Talk: Testing the “Sixth Sense” of Anuran Amphibians Speaker: Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher, Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Anuran amphibians (adult frogs and toads) have a very unique adaptation of the inner ear that detects vibrations from soil, water, and plants. Dr. Rafael Marquez, Senior Researcher at the Museo Nacional Ciencias Naturales in Spain, will describe field tests with the emissions of vibrations to shed light on the selective advantage of this seismic detector. Registration is required to attend R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars. Register here to attend in person or click here to join us via Zoom.  Upcoming R.W. Moriarty Science SeminarsLearn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series.

Science in the Stream Day

When: April 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Why do scientists study streams? And what are they looking for? Learn the answers to these questions and try out some scientific techniques yourself with us on Science in the Strea......More

When: April 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve Tickets: Free Why do scientists study streams? And what are they looking for? Learn the answers to these questions and try out some scientific techniques yourself with us on Science in the Stream Day! At this family-friendly event you’ll get to meet real scientists, try hands-on experiments, go on a quest around the Nature Center, and get your feet wet in Powdermill Run. Community partners Trout Unlimited Forbes Chapter and Mountain Watershed Association will be on-hand with stream-themed activities to enjoy. Be prepared to get wet, don’t forget your water shoes!      

Powdermill Nature Reserve, 1795 Route 381, Rector, PA, 15677, United States

R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists

Natural History in a Flash: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists When: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Meet a variety of Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists i......More

Natural History in a Flash: Lightning Talks from Carnegie Museum Scientists When: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required. Meet a variety of Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists in charge of the museum’s contemporary research and vast collections of specimens and objects. Join us for quick talks that highlight research and scientific activities happening daily at the museum and stay after the talks to interact with CMNH Science staff in a fun, informal setting. Registration is required to attend R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars. Sign-up below to attend in person or click here to join us via Zoom.  [swcheckout site=”6″ item=”136141″]