At Carnegie Museum of Natural History, dinosaurs are just the beginning. Discover prehistoric sea creatures like Dolichorhynchops, which inhabited oceans during the Cretaceous period. In Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems see the spectacular beauty of our gem and mineral collections and discover how they tell the life story of our planet. Visit Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt and explore the mysteries and vibrant everyday life of a society that continues to intrigue both expert and armchair archaeologists alike. Explore the Hall of North American Wildlife, which features some of the continent's most amazing animals in natural habitat dioramas depicting the major ecosystems. And, take part in hands-on activities that make scientific discovery come alive. Click here for a complete list of temporary exhibitions and permanent exhibition halls. Bring the family and see for yourself: there’s no place on earth like Carnegie Museum of Natural History!

Hours

Special Hours: open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, February 20, Presidents Day

Tuesday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: noon–5 p.m.
Closed Mondays; see holiday openings below

Open: New Year's Eve, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Mondays in July and August (closed July 4), and Christmas Eve
Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Admission

Effective January 3, 2012
Adults: $17.95
Seniors (65+): $14.95
Students with ID and children 3-18 : $11.95
Members and children under 3: Free

Admission includes same-day access to both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art. A surcharge may apply for some special exhibitions.

Group Discounts
Please see our Group Visits site. To receive a group discount, your visit must be scheduled in advance through the Group Visits office.

Reciprocal Members
Visit the Membership site for a list of reciprocal museums. Members of other museums: please check with your institutions for a list of their reciprocal museums.