Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Science museum in Oakland district, Pittsburgh, United States.
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibits over 10,000 specimens from its collection of 22 million scientific artifacts across multiple exhibition halls.
The institution, founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1896, gained international recognition after discovering the Diplodocus carnegii fossils in 1899.
Scientists at the museum contribute to global research through publications including Annals of Carnegie Museum and Special Publications covering biology and anthropology.
The museum operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday through Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, with extended hours until 8:00 PM on Thursdays.
The Powdermill Nature Reserve functions as the museum's environmental research center, maintaining one of the longest-operating bird banding stations in the United States.
Location: Pittsburgh
Inception: 1896
Founders: Andrew Carnegie
Official opening: 1896
Operator: Carnegie Institute
Part of: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute and Library
Address: Forbes Avenue 4400 15213
Phone: +(412)6223131
Website: http://carnegiemnh.org
GPS coordinates: 40.44361,-79.95000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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