Science Center

Carnegie Science Center: 1 Allegheny Avenue, 15212

The Science Center is interesting and caters wonderfully to a younger crowd. You can learn about aerodynamics or any kind of waves (sound, heat, etc.). You can tour a submarine or a miniature village equipped with a full-service railroad system. The museum also includes an IMAX theater and the SportsWorks exhibit. The IMAX shows two different features many times a day. SportsWorks explains the science of almost every sport you can think of, then allows you to experience that science for yourself. With tons of interactive activities, including a climbing wall, virtual snowboard racing, virtual golf, designing your own roller coaster and then riding it (simulation) and more, SportsWorks is a place anyone can enjoy, from young to old, philosopher to scientist.

The Science Center is within walking distance of both Heinz Field and PNC Park and the Andy Warhol Museum if you want to make a day trip to the North Shore.

Hours:

Sunday—Thursday: 10am to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am to 7pm

Admission is free with your Carnegie Mellon ID

Getting there:

By car:
Take Fifth Avenue west and follow signs for 376 W. Take the North Shore exit and make a left. The Science Center is on the right. Parking is free.

By bus:
Take a westbound 500 Highland Park/Bellevue from Fifth Ave. and disembark at the first stop after crossing the river at Sandusky and General Robinson. Walk south on General Robinson to the Science Center.

Web Site:

www.carnegiemuseums.org