Science brought to life through theater!

Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents touring theatrical productions for assemblies, combined classrooms, and other large groups. A variety of natural history topics is addressed in these educational and entertaining programs for elementary- and middle school-aged children.

Not quite what you need?
– For smaller groups of 25 students and under, visit Traveling Classroom
– For Special Needs groups, visit Museum on the Move

Scheduling
The maximum number of participants per program is 200. Up to four 40-minute programs may be scheduled per day. Primary and intermediate programs may be scheduled on the same day.

Registration
Contact Michael List at 412.622.3282 or ListM@carnegiemnh.org at least six weeks in advance.

Fee
$300 for first program; $115 for each additional program on the same day.

Science on Stage is a participant in the Shop 'n Save S.E.E.D. program. For more information on this program and how it may cover visit fees, contact Michael List at 412.622.3282. Science on Stage is supported by a grant from Dominion.

Travel Expenses
Carnegie Museum of Natural History charges one-way travel expenses in accordance with the current IRS standard mileage rate. Travel more than 76 miles may require an additional overnight fee of $100.

Thanks to CoGo's and Colteryahn Dairy, transportation to and from the museum is available for a limited number of schools. To find out whether your school qualifies, call 412.622.3291 or email schuckerse@carnegiemuseums.org.

Space and Time Requirements
A 15’ x 25’ presentation space for the set and two 110-volt electrical outlets are required. The set must be assembled one hour before the first performance. A half hour is required to take down the set after the last performance.

Assembly Topics

Dinosaurs!
Grades K–2
Join Professor Maxwell and assistant Sidney as they explore dinosaurs. Using audience participation and an array of props, games, and visual images, the Professor answers Sidney’s questions, like: How do we know about dinosaurs? When did they live? What did they eat? What did they look like? Were there any other animals at the same time as the dinosaurs? How do scientists know so much about dinosaurs? In this fast-paced, fun-filled presentation, Sidney and your group learn much about dinosaurs.

The Enchanted Forest
Grades K–2
When Jack, of Beanstalk fame, wanders into a forest looking for something new to chop down, he encounters a world filled with creatures of all kinds. There, he learns how a wide variety of animals and plants keep our environment healthy and strong. Through this imaginative play, using a fairy-tale-like setting and loaded with audience participation, we will introduce your group to the basic concepts of biodiversity, giving them access to this most important and timely topic.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane…It's a Bug?!
Grades K–2
Join our brave bug as it travels through a fascinating world of insects searching for its own super heroic power. Along the way, meet and learn about the most diverse group of animals on Earth—BUGS!

Through the Woodland Looking Glass
Grades K–2
Join young Al (Alice) as he/she gets lost in a forest filled with magical talking animals. In this entertaining and informative take-off on the children's classic Alice in Wonderland, your group learns about the basic needs and unique characteristics of wildlife.

NEW! Drippy’s Great Adventure
Grades K–3
Follow Drippy, our droplet, as he falls to the earth and goes on the amazing journey through the cycle of water, changing from vapor to liquid to solid, journeying from puddle to creek to wetlands and rivers, then all the way to the ocean, before returning to the sky in a cloud. Your group learns the differences between freshwater and marine habitats and the different types of animals who live in each, while seeing how all life depends on water for survival.

Mysteries, Tales, and Truths
Grades K–5
Be enthralled as our storytellers enact tales from around the world and throughout time! We’ll travel from China to South America and points in between, exploring how science and imagination weave together to create our understanding of the natural world.

Paleontology!
Grades 3–5
Introduce your group to the exciting world of paleontology. Practical examples and engaging visual images provide a new perspective on the discovery process used by museum scientists, including the fieldwork, preparation, and research that go into each dinosaur find. See how ideas can change with new discoveries. Learn how scientists distinguish dinosaurs from other animals roaming the planet, and hear about some of the plants that were here for the dinosaurs.

Treasure Hunt: Pirates of the Monongahela
Grades 3–5
Join our two pirates as they embark on a swashbuckling journey in search of gold and riches and end up discovering a true treasure: a wealth of geological knowledge. As our two pirates search through a bounty of rocks and minerals, your group is treated to information and fun that teaches them about the types of rock that make up the earth, how it is formed, and the importance of natural resources and fossil fuels.

BUG MANIA!!!!
Grades 3–8
This program covers the life cycles of insects, their importance to the ecosystem, how they help and harm humans, and more. Through this program, gain an understanding of the wonderful world of insects and learn what makes insects the most diverse and largest animal group on Earth.

Tropical Rainforest
Grades 6–8
This fast-paced, high-energy show transports you to the dynamic and fascinating Ecuadorian rainforest. Through video segments and fun interaction with tour guide Sam, the audience explores a range of topics covering geography, ecology, and biodiversity of a tropical rainforest as well as the importance of its conservation for future generations.

It's a Wonderful Biodiverse Life
Grades 3–8
Georgia Frailey’s grades are dropping in school, and her parents are trying to get her back on track. Georgia has had enough, when an evening trip to the mall is squashed because of homework and grades. She wishes everything about science and biodiversity would just go away. Her wish is granted when she has a surprise visitor who shows her what her life and everyone else’s would be like without this great variety.