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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-622-3131
Ranked #5 of 59 attractions in Pittsburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums, History Museums
Owner description: Fascinating exploration of the Earth Sciences, Life Sciences and Anthropology through dazzling exhibits and hands-on displays the whole family can...... more » Owner description: Fascinating exploration of the Earth Sciences, Life Sciences and Anthropology through dazzling exhibits and hands-on displays the whole family can enjoy. « less
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DuBois PA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I visited this museum last summer with my nephews, and was surprised at how little things have changed - last time I visited was 16 years ago. The paleontology section was drastically remodeled, the geology section was rearranged, and some displays were moved around in the "stuffed animal" areas, but that was it. Everything else was exactly as I remembered... More

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Minden, Nevada
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

This is one of the top 3 museums in the country. Next to Chicago and Washington D.C. this museum is ranked number 3 in the country in our opinion. And you can see a T-Rex to boot! If you are in Pittsburgh, this is a must see! More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

If you love dinosaurs don't miss the visit. The rest of the museum is fine, but concerning dinosaurs they probably have one of the finest world collections! More

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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
167 helpful votes 167 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I was mesmerized by the gems collection. It is fascinating. I wasn't the only one either, there were lots of school kids enjoying them as well. The dinosaur colleciton is outstanding. I am not a big fan of bones but I love this museum. It is certainly a great place for kids and entire families. More

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Eastpointe, MI
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Wonderful Natural History Museum. Have never been in a museum with so much room to walk around and see the displays. We were there on a day when there were many school groups in attendance and yet everyone was able to get around and see the sights. Beautifully set up. A real must see in the Pittsburgh area. More

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Toledo, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

A visit to this museum is a must for any trip. I learned a lot about Pittsburgh and the people who made Pittsburgh the city that it is today. Sports euthasists will appreciate the sports museum on the second-floor. Everyone, young and old, will enjoy this low cost and educational experience. More

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Brussels, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Dinosaurs department is GREAT. Interesting things also about geology. Not so much however about evolution. More

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

I went to visit the art museum but noticed this museum was attached. So, I got the Carnegie museum membership and explored this museum, too. It was what you'd expect of a smaller museum of its type. (It's not Chicago's Field Museum...) Well worth a stop. Take a kid if you have one... More

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Fresno, CA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Great museum, wish I could have brought my family with me on this trip More

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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Granted, it's been 25 years since we had visited the museum, but it seemed like less was better back then. I would have preferred to see more on less topics that a diluted version. For instance - they used to have an extensive Egypt display with actual mummies, but now they don't. The dinosaurs all seem crammed together and they... More

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