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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

History Museum
North Oakland, Pittsburgh
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    Ryan M.
    "Massive mineral collection, also a cool dinosaur exhibit area"(5 Tips)
    Skifchik
    "Excellent collection of minerals."(3 Tips)
    Bahama Breeze
    "... of Art, so spend the whole day between the two."(3 Tips)
    visitPA
    "It is the world's third-largest repository of dinosaur fossils."(2 Tips)
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  • Skifchikheart icon on user image
    SkifchikJune 5, 2016
    Super informative place! Many interactive, excellent exposure for children. Excellent collection of minerals. Interesting art gallery. Be sure to come with the kids!
  • RatedXGaming
    RatedXGamingSeptember 1, 2013
    Did the Dinosaur's in Time tour with Andy and it was very informative and fun! Both museums were beautiful and the courtyard is a wonderful outdoor place to relax.
  • Lilith F.
    Lilith FuryDecember 27, 2016
    For those who love jurassic park, and watch all the documentaries about it, (this is the musem from the documentaries). lol. I love the dinosaurs, animals, gems, stones, plants, etc. theres everything
  • visitPA
    visitPANovember 20, 2013
    Carnegie Museum of Natural History is an adventure millions of years in the making. Families with children should be sure to check out our fully accessible hands-on science areas.
  • Natsumi O.
    Natsumi OkamotoJuly 27, 2015
    Everything looks like real!! I stayed there for 2hours but I could see lots of interesting stuffs. I would love to go back.
  • Justin S.
    Justin SullivanDecember 28, 2014
    You'll find one of the world's best dinosaur exhibit here, including the "chicken from hell" discovered in March 2014.
  • Benjamin L.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin LodiSeptember 4, 2015
    Obviously the big draw is the dinosaurs, but my personal favorites are the gemstone/geology exhibit and the ancient Egyptian collection.
  • visitPA
    visitPANovember 26, 2013
    Carnegie Museum of Natural History includes more than 20 million specimens, objects, and artifacts. It is the world's third-largest repository of dinosaur fossils.
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengJanuary 5, 2020
    actually kind of a large museum. I think my favorite wing might actually be gems.
  • Vanessaheart icon on user image
    VanessaFebruary 21, 2018
    Went during the animal showing and it was pretty neat. Very big and lots to look at.
  • Doug R.
    Doug RayJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    On the weekends many of the labs in the museums open to guests, be sure to check out the mollusk lab on the third floor, it is accessible through the travelling exhibit gallery
  • jAy M.
    jAy MoranAugust 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Great family place. All the staff members are great to little children. Plan on spending a whole day. Tons of things for the whole family to experience!
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    NASADecember 7, 2010
    In the Earth Theater, see "Dinosaur Prophecy" to solve 4 famous cold cases of how dinosaurs died. It was funded in part by NASA's Office of Earth Science under the "Immersive Earth" project. Read more
  • Bernhard E.
    Bernhard ErbJanuary 25, 2014
    If your a teacher or school in SWPA you must add the teaching kits to your Science curriculum to really set it at a higher level of engagement.
  • Ashley G.heart icon on user image
    Ashley GillilandMay 29, 2018
    Very fun & educational. We took my son is 8 months old & he was mesmerized by everything.
  • Brian F.heart icon on user image
    Brian FriebenAugust 31, 2021
    Absolutely amazing collection! Fantastic and thought provoking!
  • Bahama Breeze
    Bahama BreezeSeptember 9, 2013
    Admission here also gets you into the Museum of Art, so spend the whole day between the two.
  • abigail.heart icon on user image
    abigail.July 18, 2016
    This museum has everything. Don't skip it. You need minimum half a day to do it properly.
  • visitPA
    visitPANovember 12, 2013
    Families with children should be sure to check out our fully accessible hands-on science areas.
  • Kenheart icon on user image
    KenJuly 28, 2019
    Able to see most in a day. Important to have educational resources in Western PA.
  • Pomona V.
    Pomona ValeroJuly 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Hidden Hallway on the 1st floor. Impressive diorama displays (don't forget to borrow a flashlight).
  • Ryan M.heart icon on user image
    Ryan MontgomeryDecember 18, 2016
    Massive mineral collection, also a cool dinosaur exhibit area
  • Ramakrishnan M.heart icon on user image
    Ramakrishnan MohanDecember 25, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Kick ass exhibits! One of largest collections of real fossils. Get into it!
  • Keri G.
    Keri GarelJuly 28, 2018
    Don't miss the insect collection on the third floor!
  • Ian E.heart icon on user image
    Ian EverhartMarch 10, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Check out the smelling station in the Hall of Botany to smell the odors of different plants!
  • Wallace B.heart icon on user image
    Wallace BostonAugust 18, 2017
    Beautiful place to visit with enjoyable exhibits
  • Liz R.heart icon on user image
    Liz RattraySeptember 8, 2015
    Here for a friend's wedding - it was beautiful and the staff was so helpful and accommodating!
  • fabio s.heart icon on user image
    fabio souzaAugust 9, 2014
    Amazing! Must see attraction in Pittsburgh.
  • Robin J.
    Robin Jobe WalshDecember 31, 2012
    Don't miss out on any of the rooms! This is one of my favorite Pgh sites!
  • Bobby B.heart icon on user image
    Bobby ButenJune 26, 2015
    One of the best dinosaur exhibits I've ever seen
  • John.F.B. A.
    John.F.B. Anderson Sr.January 7, 2014
    One of the best places to see and learn about history.
  • Brian S.
    Brian SearlOctober 9, 2010
    This museum is one of only a few in the entire country to have many of its displays constructed of real bones and not casts. Don't skip an exhibit, they are all fascinating.
  • Eva K.
    Eva KerschbaumerOctober 13, 2009
    Andrew Carnegie would be proud. This is a museum that has figured it out. Because they are ahead of the curve and have incorporated text messaging and social media into their marketing, they got a new
  • Lynn B.
    Lynn Bass StoverAugust 3, 2013
    Love Dino exhibit and gems. Very pretty museum.
  • Don (wilytongue) S.
    Love the art so much great place to relax and enjoy.
  • Jess G.heart icon on user image
    Jess GierthOctober 8, 2017
    Get a map so you don’t miss anything!
  • Kyle L.heart icon on user image
    Kyle LeBeauFebruary 3, 2019
    You’re probably not going to see it all and do it justice in one day.
  • Zara K.heart icon on user image
    Zara KhanAugust 25, 2014
    Good for children and dinosaur enthusiasts.
  • Christina P.
    Christina PlummerDecember 7, 2013
    First weekend of the month is free for Bank of America card holders!
  • Melissa F.
    Melissa FrenchJune 14, 2011
    Great cafe to go along with * amazing * dinosaur exhibits. Great for kids. Plan to spend a while.
  • Amol K.heart icon on user image
    Amol KApril 13, 2015
    Be on the lookout for 21+ only nights!
  • Alejundro S.
    Alejundro SanchezJanuary 4, 2014
    Take the time to spend the whole day.
  • Brad K.
    Brad K.June 24, 2013
    Admission is $1 off per person for AAA members!
  • Janet L.heart icon on user image
    Janet LahlouFebruary 22, 2014
    Let the kids dig for bones in the Bone hunter's Quarry!
  • Sidhartha M.
    Sidhartha ManiMay 11, 2013
    The dino museum is the best!!
  • Dee D.
    Dee DJuly 15, 2012
    Start on the third floor and work your way down.
  • Jazmine L.
    Jazmine LeeApril 3, 2013
    Dinosaur exhibits rock!
  • Pat W.
    Pat WJune 4, 2010
    A must for dinosaur lovers, but don't miss the Hall of Minerals and Gems!
  • Mike
    MikeDecember 31, 2009
    Plan to spend 4-5 hours & see both the Natural History and Art museums in one visit!
  • Melissa F.
    Melissa FrenchNovember 8, 2011
    M for Museum is a great new family exhibit.
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