Carnegie Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center is famous as one of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's four major Carnegie Museums. It is situated in the Chateau district and exactly across the street from the popular Heinz Field. Located on the North Shore of the Ohio River, the center is one of the most visited museums in Pittsburgh. It does have four floors of interactive displays totaling over 400 exhibits. The science center hosts over 700,000 visitors per year.
Some of the major attractions at the Carnegie Science Center include the Buhl Planetarium which uses the most latest digital projection technology, SportsWorks, the Rangos Giant Theater which is billed as "the biggest screen in Pittsburgh"), the Miniature Railroad & Village, the USS Requin (a World War II submarine), and last but not least, Roboworld. The last one is billed as "the world's largest permanent robotics exhibition”. It features 30+ interactive displays devoted to "all things robotic”. It also serves as the first physical home for Carnegie Mellon University's Robot Hall of Fame.
The Roboworls is usually closed on Sundays as the Steelers home game takes place there. Tickets are priced according to age. Small children under the age of two are absolutely free.
For many years, the Carnegie Science Center seems to have been a gathering spot for kids and families. However, there are many new exhibits that the staff is unable to include due to the smaller size of the building. The museum's new wing opened in June 2018 for the public, allowing it to access new and larger exhibits.
The E-motion cone is another famous attraction at the facility. The inverted white cone that sits atop the Science Center was created by a lighting designer named Matthew Tanteri and the famous New York architect, Shashi Caan. The Weather Cone was outfitted with a computerized lighting system in 2000. After being severely damaged by a storm in 2008, the cone's lighting system was upgraded with the addition of energy-efficient bulbs. At night, it glows with different colors which indicate the WTAE-TV weather forecast for the day ahead.
Carnegie Science Center, the winner of the 2003 National Museum Service Award, continues to inspire and amuses the public by connecting science and technology to daily life. Carnegie Science Center, as well as providing valuable scientific experiences, participates in outreach programs that benefit Pittsburgh's diverse community. The Science Center is accessible to all people including those with disabilities. It is located on Pittsburgh's North Shore along the banks of the Ohio River.
In short, Carnegie Science Center is full of interactive exhibits for people of all ages, from toddlers to adults!