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Carnegie Science Center

Science Museum and Planetarium

North Side, Pittsburgh

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Ranked #7 for exhibits in Pittsburgh
"Loved the Omnimax and the submarine."(9 Tips)
"weekend evening laser shows"(3 Tips)
"Love the train setup!"(2 Tips)
"Best Robot Exhibit in the world!"(2 Tips)

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Chris BeltOctober 14, 2013
Awesome place to take the kids. Give yourself 3-4 hours to see and do everything including the Omnimax Theatre. A little outdated but still shows great films.
Jamie AtkinsonMay 3, 2015
Loved the Omnimax and the submarine. The test of the museum is geared toward smaller children. Did not see the planetarium. A bit expensive esp once you add on the movie and planetarium.
Trish HuettelNovember 12, 2011
A great place to spend the day though it can be difficult to take in everything in 1 day w/ small children. The exhibits change often: check the web site. http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/
Dee DJuly 15, 2012
Ask any of the older gentlemen about the model trains and they'll give you a great guided tour of the whole thing. Also Mr. Rodger is inside his house. Look in left window.
Melissa PattonJuly 29, 2016
Lots of fun activities for the kids of all ages! Older ones really enjoy the sports works, and they even have a special area for little ones!
Lilith FuryDecember 27, 2016
I go here around twice a year with my family. We all love it. You can get bogo coupons for it in the entertainment book. Plus, the app also gives a coupon for bogo as well. itll save you money.
visitPAAugust 9, 2013
Favorite attractions are the Buhl Digital Dome, a planetarium show which transports guests to space and inside the human body, and the Miniature Railroad that brings the history of Western PA to life.
Heather HansonJuly 18, 2012
For those with kids or not, this place makes learning interactive and fun. Catch a show in the OMNIMAX theater, which plays full length films, on those particularly dreary days.
BikaboutSeptember 20, 2016
Carnegie Science Center is a great place for the kiddos on a rainy day, but also conveniently located off the North Shore Trail.
MattJuly 8, 2022
Literally every single exhibit was worth it, not one bad section it was all awesome
Tim FMay 21, 2016
Sports works is a lot of fun... Good way to wear down the kids! Long lines for the climbing wall and the bouncing harness
Alexa (@ladylexy) AndrzejewskiJuly 2, 2012
Neat place with an Omnimax (360 degree) theatre, but very similar to Cosi, so not sure it's worth a Columbus/Ohio resident's time.
K12 IncJuly 22, 2011
Did you know? Industrialist Andrew Carnegie, for whom the Center is named, sought to bring what he called the "noble quartet: art, science, music & literature” to all - regardless of age or income. Read more
Terri PetzelSeptember 30, 2015
Everything is so cool here. Love the train setup!
NASADecember 7, 2010
NASA uses robots for a wide array of space exploration activities. Learn how robots think and act in the interactive RoboWorld area, which is the world's largest permanent robotics exhibition. Read more
LindseyJuly 13, 2022
Great hands on activities for kids
Robyn GrossbergAugust 24, 2018
The Railroad Village is wondrous!
Sheri Fresonke HarperJune 25, 2012
Awesome submarine, robots, guitars, sportsworks and more, best, they are open Monday
lee nejakNovember 28, 2014
Love the train setup
Sharone RioAugust 18, 2014
Just lost car keys, at least we'll be busy for a few hours!
Patrick RiegerJanuary 4, 2010
Been here 25+ times
I worked at CSC for a number of years. It was the most rewarding job in my life. I met people from all over the globe.
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Kelly FergusobDecember 6, 2015
A great time for both children and adults.
Doug RayJanuary 26, 2012
The model trains on the second level are a great holiday activity.
Brian SearlOctober 9, 2010
Don't miss the old cold war submarine on the river behind the Science Center. A great tour for anyone interested in history.
Cat RaineySeptember 30, 2012
Apparently I should work there, I had as much fun as my kid lol
Ian EverhartOctober 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The weekend evening laser shows are awesome but you may wish to bring earplugs.
K SMarch 11, 2017
Cool for kids probably. Not so much for adults. Expensive as well.
Rachel HaringFebruary 23, 2012
Make sure to check out the old submarine and the Omnimax Theater!
Youngkuk KimJuly 18, 2010
Enjoy with family. It's one of great place for children I've visited. Submarine is also awesome!
Randy RandyNovember 26, 2011
Midnight floyd is the shizznet definatly recomended new technology is pretty badass wish they still used the star projector like the old days though
Flexcia DelevineJuly 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Lasershows! Queen was the best! Acdc is awesome too!
MiSSJeaNiuS PerezApril 17, 2013
Admission is a bit pricey...people are nice there...lots of kids making noise...so if you dont like kids, then this is not the place for you.
Sidra SaquibSeptember 23, 2012
Robots! miniature railroad! Not sure who had more fun, Us or the kids;)
Tamer ZiadyMarch 21, 2010
The amazing theater (the Omnimax) has some amazing shows and is always a great enjoyment. Read more
Tim TenderFebruary 20, 2010
The Beatles Laser Show at the CSC Pittsburgh was pretty neat. Check it out... in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine!
Jim FisherJuly 26, 2013
Been here 25+ times
A museum with a submarine AND a planetarium?!
Melinda KruegerNovember 20, 2009
Always a good time! They also have a meeting at the beginning of every month with guest speakers. Read more
Miguel Olivas-LujanApril 2, 2011
Kids just LOVE the new sports center area!! Sciences applied to body parts and functions. Very well done!!!
Kristen SayersNovember 7, 2011
The kitchen theater ice cream making was great.
Jen SakoJune 7, 2011
The Sports Complex is awesome. Leave plenty of time to do this!
Mikahla VicinoMay 15, 2015
Daft Punk laser show is pretty dope.
Don (wilytongue) Shandor JRFebruary 23, 2013
You have to visit the gift shop not bad.
Jerry SmithMarch 19, 2014
Almost all of the interactive science that was there for the kids, is gone. Had a very boring trip. If it wasn't for the OMNIMAX, it would have been a completely wasted day.
Jason PaughMay 24, 2011
Great fun for the whole family. I love this place but haven't been to SportsWorks yet. I hope we get to go today.
Kevin OrloskiMay 25, 2014
The secret to beating the robot at air hockey is practice.
Charissa SedorSeptember 29, 2011
Been here 100+ times
It's always a party in the planetarium… star shows & rockin' LASERS!
Nick KapuzaMay 6, 2018
Robot Hall of Fame https://bit.ly/2FMdYhS
HMW .September 10, 2016
Kids fun. Trains, Space. Science
Brandon VidrineJanuary 29, 2012
Daft Punk lazor light show ftw !
Chad PhilistineFebruary 26, 2011
Come visit the annual StormFest usually held in the begining of each year!!!

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