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Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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North Oakland, Pittsburgh

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Ranked #2 for exhibits in Pittsburgh
"Massive mineral collection, also a cool dinosaur exhibit area"(5 Tips)
"Excellent collection of minerals."(3 Tips)
"... of Art, so spend the whole day between the two."(3 Tips)
"It is the world's third-largest repository of dinosaur fossils."(2 Tips)

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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!
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 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
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 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 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 LodiSeptember 4, 2015
Obviously the big draw is the dinosaurs, but my personal favorites are the gemstone/geology exhibit and the ancient Egyptian collection.
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 DengJanuary 5, 2020
actually kind of a large museum. I think my favorite wing might actually be gems.
VanessaFebruary 21, 2018
Went during the animal showing and it was pretty neat. Very big and lots to look at.
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 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!
Ashley GillilandMay 29, 2018
Very fun & educational. We took my son is 8 months old & he was mesmerized by everything.
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 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.
Brian FriebenAugust 31, 2021
Absolutely amazing collection! Fantastic and thought provoking!
Bahama BreezeSeptember 9, 2013
Admission here also gets you into the Museum of Art, so spend the whole day between the two.
abigail.July 18, 2016
This museum has everything. Don't skip it. You need minimum half a day to do it properly.
visitPANovember 12, 2013
Families with children should be sure to check out our fully accessible hands-on science areas.
KenJuly 28, 2019
Able to see most in a day. Important to have educational resources in Western PA.
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 MontgomeryDecember 18, 2016
Massive mineral collection, also a cool dinosaur exhibit area
Ramakrishnan MohanDecember 25, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Kick ass exhibits! One of largest collections of real fossils. Get into it!
Keri GarelJuly 28, 2018
Don't miss the insect collection on the third floor!
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 BostonAugust 18, 2017
Beautiful place to visit with enjoyable exhibits
Liz RattraySeptember 8, 2015
Here for a friend's wedding - it was beautiful and the staff was so helpful and accommodating!
Robin Jobe WalshDecember 31, 2012
Don't miss out on any of the rooms! This is one of my favorite Pgh sites!
Bobby ButenJune 26, 2015
One of the best dinosaur exhibits I've ever seen
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.
fabio souzaAugust 9, 2014
Amazing! Must see attraction in Pittsburgh.
John.F.B. Anderson Sr.January 7, 2014
One of the best places to see and learn about history.
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 Bass StoverAugust 3, 2013
Love Dino exhibit and gems. Very pretty museum.
Don (wilytongue) Shandor JRFebruary 24, 2013
Love the art so much great place to relax and enjoy.
Jess GierthOctober 8, 2017
Get a map so you don’t miss anything!
Kyle LeBeauFebruary 3, 2019
You’re probably not going to see it all and do it justice in one day.
Christina PlummerDecember 7, 2013
First weekend of the month is free for Bank of America card holders!
Zara KhanAugust 25, 2014
Good for children and dinosaur enthusiasts.
Melissa FrenchJune 14, 2011
Great cafe to go along with * amazing * dinosaur exhibits. Great for kids. Plan to spend a while.
Amol KApril 13, 2015
Be on the lookout for 21+ only nights!
Alejundro SanchezJanuary 4, 2014
Take the time to spend the whole day.
Brad K.June 24, 2013
Admission is $1 off per person for AAA members!
Janet LahlouFebruary 22, 2014
Let the kids dig for bones in the Bone hunter's Quarry!
Sidhartha ManiMay 11, 2013
The dino museum is the best!!
Dee DJuly 15, 2012
Start on the third floor and work your way down.
Jazmine LeeApril 3, 2013
Dinosaur exhibits rock!
Pat WJune 4, 2010
A must for dinosaur lovers, but don't miss the Hall of Minerals and Gems!
MikeDecember 31, 2009
Plan to spend 4-5 hours & see both the Natural History and Art museums in one visit!
Melissa FrenchNovember 8, 2011
M for Museum is a great new family exhibit.

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