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Carnegie Science Center

One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-237-3400
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Ranked #12 of 72 attractions in Pittsburgh
Type: Science Museums
Traveler Description: Carnegie Science Center is located on the North Shore between Heinz Field and Rivers Casino.  It is open Sunday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The kids burned 3 hours here and loved it. We toured an old submarine, watched a show in the planetarium, made soda pop, and explored many exhibits. Probably the best science museum I've been to.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

This is my 4 year olds favorite activity in Pittsburgh. She begs to make the 1.5 hour drive to visit every couple of weeks. Her favorite activities are the programmable life-size robot, the aquarium, and the top floor is full of fun activities, including water tables, interactive ball activity, life-size operation game, vibration experiments, earthquake simulation, and video style games.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I was 18 or 19 at the time I visited, and I went with a friend of the same age. We had a spectacular time. Many reviews say it's good for families - this is definitely true, but I highly recommend you still go even if you don't have any children or a family. We were first a little put... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We visited on a monday during the school year, so the only other people there were a few tourists and one school group. This was a very engaging museum with lots to do and something to interest any child - or adult for that matter. The submarine included was a great historical experience. Health sciences, sea life, robots, space, something... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

This is well set up and good for families. There are plenty of hands on displays. The space stuff is so interesting. They also had some kids up in harnesses to do tasks while slightly swinging. The kitchen demo had a sweet fruit flambé using fuel, air and heat. It was part of our tour. The film on time was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Our family has been here several time and the kids always enjoy it as well as the we the parents. We like eating outside where you can watch the river and all that is moving up and down the river. For school trips they give out assigned lunch times and this works out very well so there is always a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

There were lots of "hands-on" things to do and to see at the museum. It was very family oriented. There was a cafe with various food items to eat, game room, pressed penny machines and lots of things for kids to do. We went the last weekend in April and parking was already at a premium.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We saw the bodies exhibit. It was very interesting. We haven't been back form any other events, The center is hard to get to in the location that it is in.

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Susan Z, Public Relations Manager at Carnegie Science Center, responded to this review
April 29, 2013

Hello Nelli -- thank you for taking the time to write a review of Carnegie Science Center! We haven't had the Bodies exhibit since 2008 -- time really flies, doesn't it? I am happy to report that in the five years since then, some new highway construction has made it VERY easy to get here by car, and it's a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I had the chance to go along with my child's second grade class today for my first trip to the Carnegie Science Museum. My first effort in the past was met with failure as the museum was unexpectedly closed. Today it was open and I had the chance to visit quite a few of the museum's offerings with kids who... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

This was our second visit to the science center. They've added the Highmark Sportsworks since the last visit. That was great! We all tried fun things -- trampoline, yoyo lift, above head bicycle. Plus it was educational! It's in a separate building, so make sure to check it out! We loved the Spaceplace and saw a demo about making cheese... More

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