Kids & Families

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Mornings at the Museum
Get an in-depth look at our newest exhibition with new early morning hours.

The Great Backyard Bird Count
Got birds?

Breakfast with Dinosaurs
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and enjoy special activities in view of your favorite Mesozoic fossils.

Scout Days 2012
Don't miss this special day just for Boy and Girl Scouts and their families.

Weekend Nature Hikes at Powdermill Nature Reserve
Join naturalists and museum educators for free seasonal nature hikes.

Museum Egg Hunt
Go on a scavenger hunt to find eggs from throughout history!

Earth Day Celebration
Get up-close and personal with science and nature through hands-on activities that celebrate our amazing planet.

Summer Camp 2012

Look for the summer schedule of Pre-K–teen programs in February! To sign up to learn about summer camps and other great museum programs for kids and families, click here!

Tuesday Classes for Children

They're not just for homeschoolers anymore! Science comes alive for kids ages 4–13 in our class series designed for homeschoolers, pre-schoolers, and anyone home on a Tuesday afternoon. Visit the Homeschool Programs page for more information.swallowtail on dogwood

New! Museums of Art and Natural History Teacher Loyalty Program

We value teachers and invite K–12 educators to join our teachers-only loyalty program, which offers free and exclusive benefits just for you. Click here to learn about the program and sign up!

Adopt A Bird Band

The Adopt-A-Bird-Band program invites nature lovers of all ages to become personally involved in supporting the vital biodiversity and conservation research at the core of Carnegie Museum of Natural History's mission. Adoptions make great gifts for bird lovers, budding naturalists, and conservation enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to celebrate the arrival of spring in a unique and special way. Take the Laurel Foundation Challenge: The Laurel Foundation will match your donation dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000! Click here to explore the adoption website!

Digital Discovery Room

The new Digital Discovery Room hosted by Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites children ages 3–8 to explore their world and share their discoveries with museum experts and science educators! Click here to visit Digital Discovery Room and join the adventure!

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