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Live Performance: Lee Robinson

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Enjoy live jazz music throughout the museum by saxophonist, Lee Robinson. Lee Robinson has been an active participant on the Pittsburgh Jazz scene for over 30 years, a true Pittsburgh treasure. Performing on the clarinet since the age 9 has set him on the path of improvisation. Robinson concentrates his energy in playing tenor and […]

Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Announcement and exhibit sound volume will be reduced, and sound reducing headphones will be available. Regular admission rates apply. Learn more about accessibility at the Museum and download a guide to help prepare for your visit. Contact us with any questions […]

Creative Movement Workshop with Attack Theatre

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Sunday, February 17, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm  Join Attack Theatre for an interactive movement exploration of Rube Goldberg™: The World of Hilarious Invention! These 30-minute workshops offer a kinesthetic approach to the cause and effect world behind Rube Goldberg’s uncanny contraptions. Through the assembly of “Movement Machines,” Attack Theatre company dancers harness the power of play to cultivate curiosity and creativity. […]

I Am Beautiful! I Am Strong!

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

I Am Beautiful! I Am Strong! Sunday, February 24, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skin shade integrated lesson with yoga: Join Felicia Savage Friedman from YogaRoots on Location in the Theater to celebrate our humanity. We will be exploring our diversely beautiful skin tones through drawing and yoga poses. Yoga sessions begin at: 2:00 pm 3:00 […]

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Studio: Animation!

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Join us in the Studio as we explore different forms of animation! Animation is a style of drawing that manipulates drawings into looking like they're moving! We'll explore adding movement to a 2D drawing in a bunch of different ways. What will you draw? All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise […]

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Makeshop: Tools that Move

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Join us as we explore mark making tools that move! What happens when your tools move...without you? What kinds of patterns can you make with things that roll? All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Sensory Friendly Afternoon

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Sensitivities can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Announcement and exhibit sound volume will be reduced, and sound reducing headphones will be available. All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

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Studio: Papercutting

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Join as we explore the traditional art of Papercutting. Use colors and shapes to create layers, designs, and images. All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

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Young Sprouts

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Join us for a nature-focused exploration of treasures, art, songs and stories!  Program location is weather-dependent: we will be in the Garden if weather allows; find us in the Nursery if weather is less than ideal. This program is drop-in, so feel free to come and go as you please! This program is designed for our […]

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Makeshop: Kinetic Sculpture

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

How can we make sculptures with moving parts using everyday materials? Will your creation roll, slide, spin, swing, or bend? Explore different mechanisms for movement and see how they can […]

Art Voyage: Art that Moves

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Grab a travel guide and start your search for three different artworks that move. You’ll see Articulated Cloud in the Nursery, Wooden Mirror by the Traveling Gallery, and Lake Light beside the Attic. At each piece you’ll […]

Things That Move: Obstacle Course

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

Take an energizing break and try out our obstacle course! Jump, crawl, leap, dance, bend, and run as you practice balance, coordination, and gross motor skills! This program will take […]

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Youth Drop-Off Workshops @ MuseumLab

MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA

lino cut with Molly: February 21, 2020: 2:00pM – 4:00pM Create a relief design and carve it out of linoleum to make a print! This is a drop-off workshop for youth ages 10 – 14.  Advance registration is required. Pillow Possibilities with Ben: February 22, 2020: 2:00pM – 4:00pM Explore fiber art techniques such as using a […]

$10
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Channel @ MuseumLab

MuseumLab 6 Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA

Open February 22, 2020- April 19, 2020 Channel showcases painting, photography, installation and multimedia artworks that highlight communication across generations, centering on the perspective of youth. Channel examines the how ones’ childhood voice is a powerful vehicle and lens when communicating between children and adults. Ten artists highlight different methods of communication and look at […]

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Makeshop: Kinetic Robots

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh 10 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA

What happens when you add the power of computing to creations with moving parts? How can you direct the way your creation moves? How will your movements affect your creation? All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Leap Into Making

St. Paul's Episcopal Nursery School 1066 Washington Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA

St. Paul’s Episcopal Nursery School together with Matt’s Maker Space is thrilled to host the first-ever early childhood Maker Event.  We are excited to announce that there will be 18 organizations (including The Children's Museum, CMU STEM Team, Center for Creative Use) participating in this free community event on Saturday, February 29th" Leap Day"  from […]

Free

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Allegheny Commons Plant Walk

Allegheny Commons West, Northeast Fountain

 Meet at the Northeast Fountain in Allegheny Commons Park as you enjoy a plant walk through the city scape! You may even be surprised by the edible and useable plants that are growing in this urban oasis. This walk is hosted in partnership with Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh! Click here to register: August […]

Free

E-Sport: Schenley Plaza

Schenley Plaza Tent

Join gamers under the tent at Schenley Plaza for a non-competitive gaming experience. Participants are asked to bring their own wireless Xbox One controllers for COVID-19 safety.

Free