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Carnegie Science Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 49 attractions in Pittsburgh
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Attraction type: Science museum, Other
Address: One Allegheny Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412-237-3400

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4 of 5 stars
OHfamilyguy   35 contributions
Washington Court House, Ohio
Jul 18, 2009

Our 2 kids enjoyed the hands-on learning environment here. The adults found many exhibits interesting but not mesmerizing. There are 4 levels with different concepts to explore on each level. You can also tour a submarine or take in what is showing at the IMAX theater. The best part for our family was the Sportsworks located near the Science center... more

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5 of 5 stars
julimorr   2 contributions
chatham, nj
May 28, 2009

Every time we visit the grandparents in Pittsburgh this is where my kids want to go ( age 6 and 3). It is one of the best done science museums for children. more

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2 of 5 stars
marybcole   73 contributions
Pennington, NJ
Aug 26, 2008

We did not view the whole Science Center – we just came for the Titanic Artifact exhibit. I was expecting something different.-- it just seemed dull!. There were artifacts there, for sure, but nothing too stunning. I would have liked just one jewel – not the Hope Diamond or anything, but one or two glitzy items. Lots of toothpaste holders,... more

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4 of 5 stars
vzsplicer   11 contributions
warren, pa
Mar 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Went there second time in 3 years with my 7, 9, and 11 year old. The museum is nice, 4 floors, but mostly is hands-on kids stuff. My wife was mildly bored. Highlights here are (spoiler warning) - USS Requin Submarine, real working sub (albeit OLD) WWII. - Model train set (like it took 80 years to build it) -... more

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5 of 5 stars
bedfordgirl90   6 contributions
Bedford, Pennsylvania
May 9, 2007
0/3 found this review helpful

My family has been there many times and we have been really impressed each time we have been there. more

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5 of 5 stars
BigBlue777   11 contributions
Utah
Aug 10, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

The Carnegie Science Center is a child's dream. Everything in the building is designed to let children have fun while also learning about science. The museum has a submarine, IMAX theater, planetarium, railroad village, an underwater rollercoaster simulator, and a food area. Every child there seemed to be having the time of their life. During the summer many summer camps... more

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4 of 5 stars
bffer   30 contributions
Washington, Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

I've been going to the science center since it opened when I was in middle school. It is great for families. There are a lot of things for kids to do. The train display is one of the best I've seen. I'm married now, and I don't have any kids, so we tend to only go when it has a... more

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5 of 5 stars
rotmeister   31 contributions
Delaware, OH
Aug 14, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

Comparable to our science centers in Ohio. Also like the recipricable agreement with our science centers therefore got in free. We chose to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the Omni MaX theatre and would not reccommend that, it distorted the film and made it hard to watch. Lots of hands on activities for the kids. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 4, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

The Carnegie Science Center is one of the best experiences I have ever had in a museum type atmosphere, beginning with the excellent food and going all the way to the interactive exhibits designed for children and adults alike (including while i was there UPMC sportsworks, Candy Unwrapped, and Eye Didn't Know that) Additionally the staff were very helpful and... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Pittsburgh, pa
Jan 15, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

We had a lot of fun at this place. The SportsWorks center had rude staff who made us feel like we were interrupting them from doing things other than thier work. Other than that it was a must see. more

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Carnegie Science Center Address

One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412-237-3400