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Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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The Kamin Science Center had some really cool exhibits, and the ones my kids got to enjoy, they totally loved. The NASA spacecraft and space stuff were a huge hit, and we even did the submarine tour, which was a great time. Bummer though, our visit was kind of ruined by all the summer camp groups there that day. There were a bunch of them, even some older kids, and some were super loud and rowdy. It made it tough for my kids to enjoy a lot of the exhibits because the groups would just take over the areas. My 3-year-old got scared when some of the older kids were being too rough around the exhibits and pushing into his space. My 8-year-old was playing at the NASA ship when an older kid was screaming loudly and came over into her area, making her leave because she felt weird. The train exhibit was another favorite until a group came in running, yelling, and chasing the trains, which made it hard for my kids to enjoy. I think this could be a really awesome museum, and the exhibits themselves were fun and taught us stuff, but our experience was just messed up by the crowd that day. Just a heads up, parking is $6. I'd think about going again when it's less crowded because my kids really did love the exhibits they got to see.
Ode to Zachy The whole center was quite a fun experience, the sporting area was very unique and my friends and I had a blast while we were there. Now, the magnum opus of out time spent wasn't in any exhibits. Our peak of excitement didn't lie in the shops, or the food or the exhibits, (although they were quite fantastic). No those listed before are not the reason for our joy, but instead in one man. This man is a man above men. He goes buy the name of Zachary the USS Requin tour guide. At the beginning of our experience my friends and I were referencing some vocal stims we find the most entertaining. Now I would say that we were quite loud to the point where Zachary very well could listen to us. Instead of yelling at us and leading the charge to tell us all the ins and outs of the sub, he insisted stayed towards the back to let us go at our own speed and so he could make sure nobody got lost. When Zachary heard our vocal stims he recognized what we were referencing. So, he joined in and referenced a part of our joke. This man knows ball. Not only did he answer every question with precision and 100% accuracy, he knew his audience and made sure that his guests had a wonderful time. So I will say, Zachary if you were to ever read this message you are a man, a myth, and a LEGEND. Sincerely, from those from Mountain View Jr/Sr highschool, LET IT RIDE!!!!!!!
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I first visited this science center many years ago while I was in college. Even then, it was an enjoyable experience, although it was beginning to show its age. After hearing about the recent major renovation, I was excited to return with my family and our young children. Unfortunately, we left feeling underwhelmed. Several of the interactive exhibits we were looking forward to were out of order, which was disappointing, especially for the kids. Some areas also felt sparse, including one section that was largely just a LEGO play area. Given the investment in the renovation, we expected a more engaging and polished experience. Overall, we didn't feel the science center lived up to its potential or justified the admission price. While there are still some enjoyable exhibits, we had hoped for a more immersive and interactive experience.
Science Center teams up with US Steel and the NFL to present a US Steel football history movie about "The" Football Town. The "town", being the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding high schools of south western Pennsylvania. Oh, there is something in the river waters, and you are not going to like the chemical compounds in the rivers...so...rain water, fresh rain water is actually what helped keep borough reservoirs full of "city water" in the years of the "Steel Curtain". We were always taught to not drink from public water fountains in high school. So while it is a great movie about the evolution of pigskin football in SW Pa, the movie plays on your emotions, science and religion. b Believe me football is not a religion for me as a Roman Catholic. Hype and money, lots of it.
I used to absolutely love the CARNEGIE(!) Science Center as a child. When I became a parent, our kids used to enjoy it, too. Since the new big donors/owners/whoever they are took over, it's been said over and over in our local media how much they were going to be remodeling and overhauling the exhibits. Well, I visited today with my husband and ten year old son, and I couldn't believe how much this place has gone downhill in the past few years. It was shocking how many exhibits were gone, and replaced with nothing but uncreative junk here and there where all you do is push buttons and look at a screen. Half the animal exhibits were gone, the "TV weather station" simulator was gone, the big water table that taught kids about precipitation and locks and dams...basically everything that was interactive and creative was gone and not replaced by anything similarly interesting, as I was led to believe would happen from all the hype around the Kamin takeover. There was almost nothing to do for older kids. There is still an area on the top floor for kids under six, but I have a ten year old. I am giving it 2 stars only because the train display will always be cool to see. (But honestly, there's an even more elaborate train display at the Pittsburgh Model Railroad museum in Gibsonia at a far more reasonable price.) Also, the submarine is an interesting thing to see, but still not worth the sixty dollar price of admission for a family of 3, plus parking. It really was sad and disappointing to see what's become of the place. I must say that all the employees we spoke to were kind and helpful, though. I certainly have no ill-will towards them.