Carnegie Science Center - Pittsburgh, PA
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The most visited museum in Pittsburgh.
Waymark Code: WM7ZFC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2009
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Carnegie Science Center opened on October 5, 1991. It was created after the merger of Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and the Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science. CSC is a national example for integration into its community, and in 2003 was recognized for its exceptional level of community service with the National Award for Museum Service, the highest honor of its kind, at a White House ceremony with First Lady Laura Bush.
Name: Carnegie Science Center
Location/Address:
One Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA USA
15212
Telephone Number: 412.237.3400
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: Science
Agency/Ownership: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Educational programs: Yes
Theater: Planetarium, Omnimax, and science demonstartion theaters
Hours of operation: Sunday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday- 10 am - 7 pm
Admission Fee: $14 adults, $10 children and seniors
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: Yes
Other Features: USS Requin Submarine, model railroad
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