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About Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Carnegie Museum of Natural History is a place of adventure, discovery and education that welcomes everyone to enjoy the wonders of its collections and exhibitions. Founded in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, the museum has maintained an international reputation for its ongoing research and discovery that create a better understanding of the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Today, the museum is ranked among the top five natural history museums in the country and features 20 exhibition halls including the blockbuster Dinosaurs in Their Time.

January 27, 2012
Winter Programs at Powdermill Nature Reserve, the Environmental Research Center of Carnegie Museum of Natural History 

January 17, 2012
With Grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems Poised to Become Leader in Appalachian Ecosystems

January 12, 2012
Announcing 2012 Spring Programs for Kids & Families at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

January 11, 2012
Special Hours and Free Admission Days at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History

December 8, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Launches the Center for World Cultures

December 8, 2011
Madeleine Albright’s pins come to Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection

December 6, 2011
Limited Edition! “Dippy” Globe Now Available

November 29, 2011
A Season of Celebration at Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History

November 21, 2011
Warhol’s Endangered Species Series: Collection of Andy Warhol prints on view at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

October 6, 2011
The 2011 Preservation Fair Hosted by Carnegie Museum of Natural History

October 3, 2011
M is for Museum special programming and events at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

September 7, 2011
New exhibition M is for Museum is an exciting journey into the behind-the-scenes world of natural history museums

September 6, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Nature Reserve Receives Gold LEED Certification

August 25, 2011
Discovery of a 160-million-year-old fossil represents a new milestone in early mammal evolution

August 24, 2011
Laurel Foundation sets $20,000 matching grant challenge for Adopt-a-Bird-Band program at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

July 27, 2011
Polar Weekend at Carnegie Museum of Natural History explores the science of climate change

June 14, 2011
Student from Providence Heights Alpha School Wins 2011 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Award

May 23, 2011
Museums Offers Free Admission to Military Families through Blue Star Museums; Summer Hours Announced

May 19, 2011
Research Team Including Carnegie Museum Curator Discovers that Large Brains in Mammals First Evolved for Better Sense of Smell

May 13, 2011
Adopt-A-Bird-Band Fundraising Program Launches May 14

May 4, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Nature Reserve Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Renowned Bird Banding Program

April 25, 2011
On May 14 celebrate 50 years of bird banding at Powdermill Nature Reserve

April 19, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announces 2011–2014 Exhibition Schedule

March 7, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announce 2011 Museum Summer Camp

February 24, 2011
Free Admission to Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History Thursday Evenings in March

February 14, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announces the Winner of the 2010 Carnegie Mineralogical Award

January 25, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Hosts Explore Evolution
Images Available: Click here to visit Media Site

January 19, 2011
Carnegie Museum of Natural History launches second of its new Centers: Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Backgrounders available:
— Projects of the Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems
— John Wenzel to serve as Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystems