Top 5 / September 21-27

Looking for fun ideas to do this week? Each week I showcase Pittsburgh venues to help remind us of all the great kid-friendly options in #Pittsburgh!
Here is my Top 5 list for the week - most of these family-friendly venues are open every day which make them flexible for scheduling day, evening or weekend visits!

Museum Fun: The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is currently running a special - buy an adult admission and get a child's admission free! A great deal - see full details for that promotion here. (Ends 9/30)

Free Fun: One of our favorite free things to do in the city is to pack a picnic and head to the fountain at Point State Park. We love the free open space which gives kids plenty of room to run or play with balls. Head down in the evening or weekends for better parking options or add to the excitement and take the T which stops just a few blocks over from the park. (Kids 5 & under ride free, age 6-11 are half-price.)

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For the Sports Fan: Free Admission for tours at PNC Park, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 10am-3pm (TOURS ONLY) Courtesy of RADical Days which begin this week! Go here to learn more about free admissions during RADical Days.

Park of the Week: Anderson Playground at Schenley Park is a city favorite! Lots of great features for kids as well as covered picnic tables and great trails which are perfect for hiking or using the jogging stroller. The medieval castle-like play environment includes ladders, turrets, and slides surrounded by a landscaped moat of uneven timber rounds, evergreens, and perennials. Brontosaurus paw prints cast from the fossil collection of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History help lead children from one play area to the next.

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Weekend Family Event: Hartwood Acres Hay Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, 11am-4pm. Also free, courtesy of RADical Days, includes hay rides, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts, petting zoo, bounce house, Halloween puppet show + more!
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Enjoy fun in #Pittsburgh this week!
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Top 5 / August 18 - 23

Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week?

My Top 5 list for the week - most of these family-friendly venues are open every day which make it flexible for scheduling day, evening or weekend visits!

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Park of the Week: It's always a good time to check out Pittsburgh's famous Blue Slide Playground. Bring your cardboard box and experience this fun & unique playground! A castle-themed playground occupies the lower level of the playground, ascending to the Blue Slide, and then finally to a climbing structure where kids can see the downtown Pittsburgh skyline. At the corner of Beechwood Boulevard and English Lane, there is free on street parking.

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Family Fun: If you're considering eating out this week, try Walnut Grill (Wexford). Monday night is family night and a big screen movie is set up in the banquet room along with other kids activities. Kids also eat free with each purchase of an adult entrée! You can see our full list of Kid's Eat Free here.

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Water Fun: Join the Pgh Momtourage at Troy Hill Spray Park this Wednesday.  One of our favorites and one of the largest spray parks in Pittsburgh. FREE water fun that kids of all ages can enjoy. We recommend having kids in water shoes/sandals and bringing buckets and water toys to play with in the water. Bonus: there's a playground right next to the spray park! RSVP here. 

Beat the Heat: The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is one of the best kid-friendly destinations around town. This is the perfect time to stop by because throughout the month of August they are running big discounts & deals!! Daily deals include Member Mondays, T-Shirt Tuesdays, Weather Wednesdays, Throwback Thursday,  Costume-Themed Weekends, + more!  See complete details here.

Weekend Fun: The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival opens this weekend!

10:30 am - 6:30 pm / Rain or Shine / No Pets / FREE PARKING

Opening weekend: "An Adventure to the Past" August 23 & 24 

Join in a celebration of music and dance as they put out the royal welcome mat for King Henry and Queen Katherine’s arrival at the castle. Meet the new cast of villagers, enjoy first-class entertainers and revisit old favorites. See the full line-up of entertainment here. Best of all, take advantage of the “Buy-One-Get-One Free” offer this first weekend only - BOGO tickets ONLY available at participating Wendy’s Restaurants!

*Children's Weekend: "Prince, Princess & Pirate Party" August 30, 31 & September 1 

 Throughout this weekend dedicated to young lads and lasses, children ages 12 and under experience the Festival for FREE with a paying adult. Special activities including the Prince, Princess and Pirate Costume Contest, the Royal Quest, knighting ceremonies and photos with the King and Queen. Also, be sure to enjoy medieval rides and games of skill!

Open each weekend through the end of September (+ Labor Day). You can purchase tickets ahead online for a better deal and they are also available at the best discount at all Walgreens locations. Kids under 5 are free!

 

Enjoy fun in Pittsburgh this week!

 

 

Play is on sale at the Children's Museum!

Without a doubt, one of the best family gems in our city is the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Whether your kids want to build something, play in the water (I always suggest bringing an extra outfit!), drive trains, explore the garden, do art projects + much more, there is something for everyone from babies to big kids! Some of the many creative, fun, and educational exhibits to explore throughout the Children's Museum include:

XOXO

Backyard

Attic

Garage

MAKESHOP®

Nursery

Studio

Theater

Waterplay

Garden

Fred Rogers & Us

Throughout the month of August, they are offering special events & LOTS of discounts! Read on for complete details.

 Play Is On Sale! this Summer at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and you can enjoy Museum admission discounts* and giveaways every day of the week through August 29, 2014. 

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Fantasy Weekends (Saturdays & Sundays)
All Museum visitors dressed in a costume relating to the weekend's theme receive $3 off admission:

 Dress like a Movie Character - August 9-10

 

Dress like an Alien, Monster or Space Hero- August 16-17

Dress like an Animal - August 23-24

 

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Member Mondays
Museum members park free (as space permits) and have a chance to win prizes. Learn the weekly prizes here.

T-Shirt Tuesdays
Free Museum t-shirt to the first 200 children visiting the Museum

Weather Wednesdays
Child admission for children 2 and up is based on that day's forecasted high temperature for Pittsburgh, PA, by the National Weather Service, as forecasted at 5:00 pm the previous day
e.g. 73 degrees = $7 child admission, 87 degrees = $8 child admission, etc.

July 23: 84 degrees = $8 child admission

If purchasing tickets online, use code WEATHER when checking out to receive the discount

Throwback Thursdays
Child admission = $7 - the child admission price in 2004 when we opened the expanded Museum

If purchasing tickets online, use code THROWBACK when checking out to receive the discount

Hot Dog Friday
A free hot dog to the first 500 children visiting the Museum

*Play Is On Sale admission discounts (Weather Wednesdays, Throwback Thursdays and Fantasy Weekends) cannot be combined with other admission discounts.

 

 Hours
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Every Day
 Studio and MAKESHOP close at 4:30 pm daily.

 

 Get the latest Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Deal here.
Get more details here! https://pittsburghkids.org/sale

 

 

National ASK Day + Free Admission at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Nobody likes to ask awkward questions. But when it comes to our kid's safety, I think we all agree that it's ALWAYS worth it. I was asked to be a part of the promotional campaign for National Ask Day and Asking Saves Kids. What is that? It's being willing to ask this question when your child is at someone's house, "Is there an unlocked gun in the house?" This is not an anti-gun campaign or promotion in any way, it is simply a SAFETY campaign for children everywhere. Asking Saves Kids has created a pledge that you can sign online and commit to asking this question. Sign the pledge here. 

ASK Day is being celebrated in Allegheny County on Saturday, June 21st - the first official day of summer (YAY!). The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is offering FREE admission all day for the first day of summer and ASK will be there!

 ASK will be at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s SPLASH! Kickoff to Summer Community Free Day event this Saturday from 12:30-3:00. Stop by if you’re in the area, take the Pledge to ASK, and get a free ice cream! 

Also included in this free day:

• Make aquatic creatures in MAKESHOP
• Enjoy performances by Colonel Eagleburger's Highstepping Goodtime Band and the Pittsburgh Banjo Club
• Run through sprinklers and lounge in kiddie pools
• Enjoy bike powered lemonade smoothies with Zero Fossil
• Eat fruit popsicles made by Healcrest Farms
• And much more!

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

This post sponsored by The Motherhood, in cooperation with United Way of Allegheny County & partnership with The Fred Rogers Company and WQED.

Are you a good neighbor?

Do you have good neighbors?

Our family loves to take neighborhood walks and it is rare to find people hanging out on their front porches anymore - I miss that! But for many families evenings now mean sports or music practice, homework, the draw of TV and a million other things....everyone is really, really busy. Taking time to shovel a neighbor's driveway, or rake an elderly neighbor's yard, sending over a loaf of fresh bread, dropping off a crockpot of soup when a neighbor is sick, or just simply stopping to chat helps build great neighbors & neighborhoods.
We all know the BEST neighbor of all, and that was Pittsburgh's beloved Mr. Rogers. And in honor of his March birthday, some very special FREE events are happening that you don't want to miss!

On March 22, 2014, four YMCA locations across the Pittsburgh area will host a variety of fun, free, family-friendly activities to give children the opportunity to practice being neighborly. Daniel Tiger of the PBS series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood will make his first Pittsburgh appearance as part of the event!

“’Be My Neighbor Day’ builds on the indomitable legacy of Fred Rogers, who for more than 40 years taught kindness, generosity and respect to thousands of children and families,” said William Isler, president, The Fred Rogers Company. “Like our new series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, this event embodies the values Fred stood for and carries his timeless message to a new generation of children.”

Inspired by an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, “Be My Neighbor Day” encourages neighbors to come together to help one another. Families will learn about acts of kindness, work together on craft projects to benefit their local communities, participate in YMCA Healthy Kids activities, and have the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger.  

Additionally, in honor of Rogers’ favorite attire, families are encouraged to bring a new or gently worn sweater to the event. Sweater donations will be distributed to needy families throughout the region.

March 22, 2014 (times vary by location)

Visit www.bemyneighborday.org for more information and to register at one of four locations: Baierl Family YMCA (Sewickley), Western Area YMCA (Coraopolis), Penn Hills YMCA, or Thelma Lovett YMCA (Centre Avenue).  There is no cost to attend.

Tips for Being Neighborly

To help encourage neighborliness with your little ones at home, here are some tips inspired by the “Neighbor Day” episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood that will help show your children that doing something nice for their neighbors can be a rewarding experience that makes them feel good about themselves!  

• Volunteer!:  Check out your local food bank, library or neighborhood park for opportunities for your family to contribute, whether it is going through your house with your preschooler and donating extra canned goods or old books  or helping plant brand-new trees!
• Play outside and meet new people!:  Bring your young children for a fun visit at the neighborhood playground, so they can make new friends and interact with old friends, too!
• Ask to help!:  When your family sees someone who might need a hand, offer it!  Work together with an elderly neighbor who needs extra assistance in their yard or even have your preschooler help take care of a friend’s pet while they’re away on an end-of-summer trip.  You can also just talk with your child about times when you helped someone in need.
• Smile and say, hello!:  Sometimes the littlest things makes the biggest difference!  When you are walking through your own neighborhood with your kids, greet passing neighbors with a friendly smile and a “hello” – you might just brighten someone’s day!
• Make Coupons for Giving: Help your child create homemade paper coupons for kind and helpful acts, like “a hug,” “help with household chores” or “reading a book to a younger sibling.”

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Don't forget that Thursday, March 20th is Mister Rogers Day and includes
FREE admission at The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh! Enjoy a visit from everyone's favorite speedy delivery man, Mr. McFeely at 11:00 am.

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 #BeMyNeighborDay

1/2 Price admission at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh!

My kiddos sure do love the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh! Sadly our membership has now expired, so it's happy when they run this special deal!

It's SOCIAL SEPTEMBER at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh - Receive 1/2 Price Admission in September (up to 5 people) when you connect with them through social media!  

Details here. Expires 10/01/13. 

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative museum experiences that inspire joy, creativity and curiosity. Our permanent exhibits are based on the philosophy of Play with Real Stuff, where real things and real processes challenge children's abilities and help them understand the world we live in, and themselves, better. Children can take off on fantastic flights of imagination and return to earth to build a boat, play in the mud, hammer a nail and change the tire on a car. To accommodate our youngest visitors, each exhibit includes an area with activities designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers. We provide the highest quality exhibits and programs for learning and play. We are a partner and a resource for people who work with or on behalf of children.  

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR 1/2 PRICED ADMISSION DETAILS

Move with Art

Opens at The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh this weekend!

March 2 - May 12, 2013

A showcase of original hands-on exhibits created from seven years of the Children’s Museum’s Tough Art program and other programs. Highlights include:

• Giant, a 10-foot wooden man you can move with levers, by David Butts (2008)
The Beast, a large wooden cow that "eats" rubber balls, by Nova Jiang (2010)


• Step into the swirling air of the Whirlwind Room (2010) Created for the Whoosh! exhibit
• Kaleidoscope, a giant version of this classic toy created from a rotating table, video projector and materials you add, by Christina Zaris (2011)
• Ferrous Wheel, a spinnable wheel that translates shapes to tones, by Matt Mets (2009)
• Silly Faces 2.0, a video capture system that displays a dynamic palette of visitors' 5-second facial expressions, by Amanda Long (2010, updated 2013)

Opening Weekend, March 2 and 3

Learn about the Dance with Art program with Attack Theatre below - short dance performances you help create to complement the Move with Art exhibit.

Dance with Art

2:00pm– 2:20pm

March 2, 2013

Create a dance with contemporary dance company Attack Theatre! Meet the dancers at an art piece in the brand new Move With Art exhibit. Contribute YOUR ideas through a fast-paced game of questions, ideas and scribbles - then watch as the dancers transform the audience's suggestions into an original dance before your eyes! Experience art, dance and the creative process in these fun and interactive performance events live in the Move with Art exhibit.

Daily on Opening Weekend

March 2-3 at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

15 minute performances.

All ages.

Included with Museum Admission.

Part of the FINE Artist Residency Series, supported by the Fine Foundation.

Children's Museum website for all details: https://pittsburghkids.org/exhibits/movewithart

13th Annual Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Mr. McFeely Kicks Off

The Children's Museum’s

13^th Annual Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive

 At 11am, Thursday, November 15 the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh kicks off its 2012 Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive in the Museum’s Theater with a visit from everyone’s favorite speedy delivery manMr. McFeely.  Guest Maker Susan Radford will be presenting knitting demonstrations from

11:30 am – 1:00 pm.

 Thursday, November 15, 2012

Sweater Drive Kick Off (Theater): 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Knitting Demonstrations (MAKESHOP): 11:30 am – 1pm

 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

10 Children's Way

Allegheny Square, North Side

Neighbors sharing with neighbors has been the overriding theme of Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive over the past 13 years. Since 2000 the Museum has collected over 28,000 sweaters from individuals & families to share with families-in-need throughout southwestern Pennsylvania “neighborhood”.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s 2012 Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive is again presented in collaboration with the United Way of Allegheny County, the Presbyterian Churches of the Tri State Area.

The public can drop off new and/or gently used adult and children sweaters to help warm up the winter for a family in need in the Museum's lobby from November 15 through December 16, 2012.

Sweaters collected will be distributed to families and children through local United Way of Allegheny County nonprofit agencies, Tri State Area neighborhood Presbyterian Church USA missions and, this year a portion of the sweaters collected will be distributed to families and children in the New York City and New Jersey areas recovering from Hurricane Sandy.

Halloween fun @ The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Tot Time: Costume Madness

Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23 & 24, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wear your favorite costume and join a parade, decorate a paper bag with some colorful stickers and create art with vibrant foam paint. Tot Time classes are designed for children 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers. $5 for members, $6.25 for non-members. Admission to the Museum not included. Multiple class discounts available.

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Member Spook-tacular Halloween Event

Friday, October 26; 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Every member of the family can enjoy this not-so-spooky night of fun.

• Create black and orange art in the Studio
• Meet a feathered friend from the National Aviary
• Trick-or-treat throughout our museum by visiting our staff to receive prizes
• Join a costume parade

Member admission is FREE; guests are $11 each.

RSVP (call) 412-322-5058, ext.274 or (email) members@pittsburghkids.org

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Monster Pet Sewing (8+)

Saturday, October 27; 11:00am – 1:00pm

Join MAKESHOP Teaching Artists to make your very own pillow pet! Learn how to make a simple pattern, sew by hand or with a machine, add buttons and more. Then decide whether to make your monster scary or cute! This workshop is intended for children ages 8 and up. Registration is required; $5 per participant (a parent may accompany each child), Museum admission is not included. Space is limited. Email makeshop@pittsburghkids.org to register.

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Experimental Costume Design

Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28; 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Bring a costume from home to explore techniques like screen printing on fabric, spray painting with stencils, and embellishment to change up your look, or just to make a new costume extra unique. Don’t have a costume you’d like to edit? Try out your ideas on some of ours, while supplies last.

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Warhol and Children's Museum Steelers Tailgate Party @ Rosa Villa parking lot

Sunday, October 28, 2012; 11:00am - 1:30pm

Kick off the Steelers game at a tailgate party with the Warhol and Children's Museum at the Warhol's Rosa Villa parking lot, located adjacent to the museum on General Robinson Street. Team spirit activities will include silkscreen poster printing, creating LED glowing stickers and more!Click here for location and directions.Co-presented by the Warhol (warhol.org/) & and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (pittsburghkids.org)

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We Can! Monster Mash Costume Dance Party

Sunday, October 28; 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Wear your costume to the Monster Mash, and dance your heart out as we transform the Theater into a healthy dance club with family-friendly DJ Raw-Z!

Presented as part of the national We Can! program designed to help children maintain a healthy weight, organized by UPMC Health Plan in partnership with the Children's Museum, Children's Hospital, H.J. Heinz Co., Children's Community Pediatrics and the City of Pittsburgh.

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HOURS, PRICES & LOCATION

Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

Admission Prices: $12 for children 2-18 and senior citizens, $13 for adults. Children under two are free. For group rates, call (412) 322-5058, ext. 240.

All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Parking: $3 for members, $5 for non-members.On-street, metered parking is also available.

The Children’s Museum is located at 10 Children's Way, Allegheny Square on Pittsburgh's historic North Side - just one block from the National Aviary and one mile from Carnegie Science Center and Heinz Field. For more information, please call (412) 322-5058 or visitwww.pittsburghkids.org.

August events @ The Children's Museum

Oz Rocks!
Fridays & Saturdays, August 3, 4, 10 & 11
Don't miss this action-packed celebration of the music of Oz. You'll be part of the show as you help create a giant twister, fly like a monkey and dance to your favorite tunes in this magical musical adventure.

Oz Art in the Studio

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

• Make a unique silkscreen print of an Oz character
• Take a black and white image over the rainbow by layering vibrant cardstock under an acetate photo from the movie

"Make Some Noise" in August! Check out electric guitar demonstrations, make your own drum, wind chimes and more.

MAKESHOP City
August 2 - 6
Collaborate with visitors and staff to build a minituare village using recycled materials and found objects.

Cook It!
Tuesdays & Fridays
Big Red Room Café Chef Angelo Galioto demonstrates fresh twists on classic recipes using ingredients from the Museum's Garden.

Solar Concert Series
Wednesdays in August
Enjoy free live music powered by the summer sun in Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. Click here to see the full lineup.

Upcoming events @ The Children's Museum

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Events

July 1 - 15, 2012

Please note: The Children’s Museum will be closed on Wednesday, July 4.

Follow them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/pittsburghkids to get the latest updates on Children’s Museum news and events.

EXHIBITS

The Wizard of Oz Children’s Educational Exhibition

Through September 2, 2012

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the first-ever educational exhibit based on the beloved movie classic. Come over the rainbow with Dorothy and Toto on an exploration of the colorful Land of Oz. Journey from the sepia-toned Gale Farm to the vibrant Emerald City and experience the adventures of Dorothy and her friends.

Wizard of Oz Screen Prints

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Use silk screens burned with your favorite Wizard of Oz characters to create your own unique prints worthy of framing! Look for new characters bi-weekly.

Oz Collage

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Take a black and white image over the rainbow and add bursts of color by layering vibrant cardstock under an acetate photo.While supplies last.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Make It Challenge!

Monday, July 2, 10:00 am – Noon

Stop by the MAKESHOP to create a wearable item using any material but fabric. Challenge yourself to think outside of the box as you construct an item using a variety of materials that were not originally intended for wear. Collaborate with our Teaching Artists as you are given a set of rules and limited supplies.

Recommended for ages five and up. First come, first serve. Space is limited.

Cook It!

Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:15 – 1:00 pm

Join us outside for interactive cooking demonstrations in front of the Museum. Learn with Big Red Room Café Chef, Angelo Galioto, about seasonal eating while sampling new foods made with ingredients from the Museum Garden.

Solar Concert Series

Wednesdays; 12:15 – 1:00 pm

Enjoy free live music outside in the sunshine at Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. Bring your lunch and enjoy family-friendly concerts on a solar-powered sound system Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. in July and August. See the full line-up atwww.solarconcertseries.org

• July 11 –Joy Ike - Ike is a skillful singer and pianist, with music that blends soul, pop and jazz. She has been voted City Paper’s “Best Solo Artist” four years in a row, and previously performed at the Lilith Fair.

The 5th Annual Solar Concert Series is presented by PPG Foundation and is a project of the New Hazlett Theater, The Saturday Light Brigade and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Guest Maker: Dave Edwards

Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14; 11:00 am – 3:00pm

Join artist and maker Dave Edwards of Art Energy Design to explore water's ability to carry and bend light. Experiment with illuminated laminar flow streams of water. Laminar water streams behave like large fiber optic cables permitting light to be carried and bent within the water flow. Water can simultaneously propel and illuminate a variety of kinetic experiments. To make it even better, the entire system is run by solar power!

Open Clay Workshops

Sundays & Mondays; 1:30 – 3:30 pm

Sink your hands into real clay to hand-build a piece or try out the pottery wheel. Whatever you make can be fired and glazed for a small fee, then picked up 2 weeks later.

FAMILY FAVORITES

TotTime

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11:00 AM – Noon

Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers learn through hands-on activities, songs and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory.

$5 for members, $6.25 for non-members. Admission to the Museum not included. Multiple class discounts available.

HOURS, PRICES & LOCATION

Summer Hours: Monday - Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

NEW!! Admission Prices beginning July 1, 2012: $12 for children 2-18 and senior citizens, $13 for adults. Children under two are free. For group rates, call (412) 322-5058, ext. 240.

All programs and events are free with Museum admission unless otherwise indicated.

Parking: $3 for members, $5 for non-members.On-street, metered parking is also available.

The Children’s Museum is located at 10 Children's Way, Allegheny Square on Pittsburgh's historic North Side - just one block from the National Aviary and one mile from Carnegie Science Center and Heinz Field. For more information, please call (412) 322-5058 or visitwww.pittsburghkids.org.