Build A Visit
Your journey starts here to create the perfect Kamin Science Center experience!
Choose the type of experience and the ages of your explorers to see tailored recommendations, must-see exhibits, and special events.
BUILD A VISIT
01/01/2025
EXHIBITS
ALL AGES
Buhl Planetarium and Observatory
Fly to the Moon, journey to Saturn, explore the stars, and travel through distant galaxies—all without leaving Pittsburgh!
Miniature Railroad & Village®
Explore Western Pennsylvania history with this iconic exhibit. All aboard!
USS Requin Submarine
Come aboard this exhibit and experience what life was like inside a real Cold War-era submarine.
BNY Fab Lab
Get hands-on with 3D printing or laser cutting and other creative ways to be a maker.
Mars: The Next Giant Leap®
Discover the many facets of space exploration and find yourself 300 million miles away on the surface of the Red Planet.
BodyWorks
Exhibit
Explore the complexities of the human body and exactly what makes us—us.
H₂Oh! Why Our Rivers Matter
Exhibit
Explore the science of water in depth through an engaging exhibit that highlights our three rivers and the diverse habitats they support.
Robot Hall of Fame
See a dozen replica robots as a tribute to the fictional machines that inspired the creators of real-world robots.
SpacePlace
Exhibit
Gain a true perspective of what life as an astronaut is really like.
Little Learner Clubhouse
Exhibit
Feel inspired—and release some energy—in this hub of hands-on activities for curious minds ages 6 and under.
Bricksburgh
Exhibit
Play the role of architect and builder with thousands of bricks of all sizes.
NETL Energy Zone
Test your knowledge of energy consumption and learn real-world problem-solving skills.
Zeiss Model II Star Projector
This iconic, interactive feature of our SpacePlace exhibit gallery was used from 1939 to 1991 at the Buhl Planetarium.
Sports360
Coming Dec. 2025
The Sports360 exhibition takes the science of sports to the next level—more interactive, more immersive, and more exciting than ever. Coming Dec. 2025.
Science of Speed
Coming Summer 2026
Get ready for an all-new, high-octane experience that blends heart-pumping excitement with mind-expanding discovery. Coming summer 2026. Separate ticket required.
21+ Nights
Gather your friends for an adults-only night to dive into deeper science content, witness daring experiments, and enjoy party games with friends. Separate ticket required.
SkyWatch
Events
Explore the wonders of the cosmos with our astronomy experts in an exciting one-on-one experience. Separate ticket required.
Café Sci
Adult Lectures
Have a burning question? Café Sci offers anyone interested in science the opportunity to discuss today’s most relevant science issues.
USS Requin
Escape Room
Test your problem-solving with a unique escape room inside USS Requin.
BNY Fab Lab
Open Workshop (FLOW)
BNY Fab Lab welcomes makers ages 8 and up to work on projects using our rapid prototyping technologies.
3D Printing 101
BNY Fab Lab Workshop
Explore 3D design and printing with BNY Fab Lab’s 3D printers and a 3D printing pen.
3D Printing 102
BNY Fab Lab Workshop
Push the boundaries of BNY Fab Lab's 3D printers. Use 3D-design software to transform 2D objects into 3D creations.
Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101
BNY Fab Lab Workshop
Learn to solder a basic LED circuit!
Blender 101
BNY Fab Lab Workshop
Discover the basics of Blender, a free and open-source
3D modeling software.
3D modeling software.