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Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Buhl Planetarium and Observatory

Prepare Yourself for a Journey Full of Wonder.

Fly to the Moon, journey to Saturn, explore the stars, and travel through distant galaxies—all without leaving Pittsburgh! Buhl Planetarium presents a range of captivating space exploration shows to entertain, educate, and inspire visitors of all ages.

Experience a high-definition, full-dome journey to the galaxy’s outer limits. Learn to spot planets and constellations from your own backyard. The Buhl Planetarium, established in 1939 by The Buhl Foundation, honors Pittsburgh philanthropist Henry Buhl Jr., whose foundation supports education, human services, youth programs, and economic development.

A young girl looking up at a colorful starry sky in a planetarium.

Buhl Planetarium and Observatory

Fly to the Moon, journey to Saturn, explore the stars, and travel through distant galaxies—all without leaving Pittsburgh!
A young granddaughter looks and points out over a miniature railroad model with her grandfather.

Miniature Railroad & Village®

Explore Western Pennsylvania history with this iconic exhibit. All aboard!
Teen girl stepping through submarine doorway.

USS Requin Submarine

Come aboard this exhibit and experience what life was like inside a real Cold War-era submarine.
Mother watches son soldering in the BNY Fab Lab.

BNY Fab Lab

Get hands-on with 3D printing or laser cutting and other creative ways to be a maker.
Child laughing and using a joystick to operate a Mars rover.

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.
A boy interacts with a BodyWorks exhibit.

BodyWorks 
Exhibit

Explore the complexities of the human body and exactly what makes us—us.
Child interacting with the H2OH! WHY OUR RIVERS MATTER exhibit

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.
Star Wars robots C-3PO and R2-D2

Robot Hall of Fame

See a dozen replica robots as a tribute to the fictional machines that inspired the creators of real-world robots.
A girl interacts with a Space Place exhibit.

SpacePlace 
Exhibit

Gain a true perspective of what life as an astronaut is really like.
A small child and her mom interact with an exhibit in the Little Learner Clubhouse.

Little Learner Clubhouse 
Exhibit

Feel inspired—and release some energy—in this hub of hands-on activities for curious minds ages 6 and under.
Two kids playing with Legos in the Bricksburgh exhibit.

Bricksburgh 
Exhibit

Play the role of architect and builder with thousands of bricks of all sizes.
The NETL ENERGY ZONE exhibit

NETL Energy Zone

Test your knowledge of energy consumption and learn real-world problem-solving skills.
The ZEISS MODEL II STAR PROJECTOR

Zeiss Model II Star Projector

This iconic, interactive feature of our SpacePlace exhibit gallery was used from 1939 to 1991 at the Buhl Planetarium.
Children running around orange and blue cones

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 race track with people riding in race karts.

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.
Adults interacting with an exhibit.

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.
A couple with a telescope

SkyWatch 
Events

Explore the wonders of the cosmos with our astronomy experts in an exciting one-on-one experience. Separate ticket required.
An adult audience seated and clapping

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 submarine on a foggy morning.

USS Requin
 Escape Room

Test your problem-solving with a unique escape room inside USS Requin.
A mother and daughter using a 3D printer

BNY Fab Lab 
Open Workshop (FLOW)

BNY Fab Lab welcomes makers ages 8 and up to work on projects using our rapid prototyping technologies.
A 3D printer

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 printed domed buildings

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.
Two girls soldering a circuit board

Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101 
BNY Fab Lab Workshop

Learn to solder a basic LED circuit!
A laptop with a three-dimensional raccoon.

Blender 101 
BNY Fab Lab Workshop

Discover the basics of Blender, a free and open-source
3D modeling software.
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A helix strand in green with a shadow.

Ready to start your journey through space?

An experience full of new upgrades to create the best planetarium shows in Pittsburgh:

These new tools launch a new era of planetarium shows, offering features including:

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Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.