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Location
Carnegie Museum of
Natural History
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Contact
412.622.3131
cmnhweb@CarnegieMNH.org
Powdermill
Nature Reserve
Stock
Photography Site
2005
CMNH Annual Report
Carnegie
Museums of Pittsburgh Corporate Site |
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Hillman
Hall closed September 15 to October 3
Our gem and mineral hall will be closed for approximately two weeks in September while we install new flooring, labels and specimens. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we make further improvements to Hillman Hall.
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Meet
the Scientists
September 6. Insects,
Ink, and Inklings is a collection of Jane Hyland’s most recent
artwork and specimens from the museum’s extensive collection. Join
the artist at 1 p.m. for an informal discussion of this exhibition and
the complex and fascinating anatomy of moths!
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Exploring
the Arctic Seafloor: Photographs by Chris Linder
Through January 25. Embark on an expedition to the bottom of
an ice-covered ocean – thirty photographs and other media take you
on an icebreaking ship through the frozen Arctic world, and give you a
first-ever
look at
mysterious undersea mountains near the North Pole.
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Insects,
Ink & Inklings: Illustrations by Jane Hyland
Through November 1. Enjoy a selection of works by Carnegie Museum
of Natural History scientific illustrator Jane Hyland.
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In
Harmony with Nature II: Photos by Donald M. Robinson
Through September 14. This exhibit is a celebration of 50 years
of personal experiences and expressions of the natural universe and all
its glory.
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Time
Machines: Watches from the H.J. Heinz Collection
Through Fall 2008. The collection of timepieces donated to Carnegie
Museum of Natural History by ketchup-and-pickle magnate H.J. Heinz is
considered one of the finest collections of its type in America. View
these amazing chronometers in the Wertz Gallery, Hillman Hall of Minerals & Gems.
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Arresting
Arrangements
Through Fall 2008. This exhibit features 20 large-scale photos
by New York photographer Craig Cutler. Craig documented the remounting
of Carnegie Museum of Natural History dinosaurs last year at Phil Fraley
Productions. Craig’s photos capture the curious juxtaposition of
dinosaur parts and human intervention as still life. |
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Born
of Fire: The Life and Pottery of Margaret Tafoya
Opens October 4.
Considered
a master of her art, Margaret Tafoya was the last of the matriarchs
of the early 20th century pueblo potters. This appearance is
the first east coast exhibition and features over 75
pieces
created
by Margaret and her mother, daughters, and rare early works.
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RAD
Free Day
Sunday, October 5th
is RAD Day! Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History are offering free
admission and free parking to all guests. Plus, special performances
by Kuntu Repertory Theatre, the Children's Festival Chorus, and the CLO
Mini-Stars.
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Pittsburgh City Paper, 9/4/08
CMNH Illustrator’s exhibit and Life
on Mars don’t look so far apart
The History Channel, 7/26/08
CMNH
Researcher on The History Channel’s “Evolve: Guts” Episode
Beaver County Times, 8/14/08
Icy
Light: Exploring the Artic Seafloor
Pittsburgh Tribune–Review, 8/17/08
CMNH’s “Inklings” Goes
Under the Microscope
Burlington Free Press, 8/17/08
CMNH curator on slimy summer slugs
Pittsburgh Tribune–Review, 7/31/08
"Why
we love mummies" features CMNH's Egypt collection
Pittsburgh Tribune–Review, 7/17/08
Natural
History Museum Stages Robinson’s Photography Exhibit
New York Times, 7/6/08
CMNH
named as a must–see by New York Times
Pittsburgh
Post–Gazette, 6/18/08
Carnegie Museum Shares Fossil Collection with Japan
New York Times, 6/16/08
Museum’s T.
rex Roars Back in New Stance
Pittsburgh
Post–Gazette, 4/16/08
New
director faces the challenge of keeping it competitive
The Chronicle of Philanthropy,
4/08
The Bone People: Donors Help Protect Dinosaur
Remains
Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette, 3/11/08
Snakes
on a Shelf
Pittsburgh Tribune–Review, 3/11/08
CMNH
Mollusk Curator Tim Pearce
Museum of the Cherokee Indian, 3/3/08
Revitalizing
Fingerweaving and Feather Capes
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 11/18/07
Carnegie’s Key Players In ‘Dinosaurs’
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Carnegie Museum of Natural History releases, visit the Press Room
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