Carnegie Magazine Archives - Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

A large dinosaur skull and fossilized bones are stored on wooden carts and shelves in a paleontological lab.

What Lies Beneath

By Laura Clark Rohrer

The vertebrate fossils on exhibit at Carnegie Museum of Natural History are just a fraction of a collection that is as scientifically important as it is just plain cool. Welcome to the bone rooms.

A diverse group of individuals engaged in a learning or collaborative environment, with computers and colorful seating in the background.

Moving Into the Future

By Abigail Hakas

BNY Fab Lab gets a visibility boost at the Science Center, along with some major upgrades.

A person in a green floral top stands with arms crossed in a museum, with colorful exhibit walls and artifacts displayed nearby.

Q+A: Lisa Haney

By Justin Guerriero

In conversation with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Egyptologist and curator of Egypt on the Nile.

An abstract artwork featuring a deep black background with a gold-tinged rectangle, suggesting depth and texture.

Closer Look: Portrait of a Grieving American Icon

By Autumn Barrows

A new perspective on familiar offerings at Carnegie Museums.

A student presenter in a suit gestures while discussing research with two attendees in front of an academic poster display.

Inspiring More Kids

By Justin Guerriero

Carnegie Science Center broadens the reach of a long-running science fair competition in western Pennsylvania.

Open book displaying illustrations and text about dinosaur skeletons, featuring detailed descriptions and diagrams.

From the Archives: ‘Behold the Mighty Dinosaur’

By J. LeRoy Kay, Acting Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, Carnegie Museum

Items from the magazine’s 98-year-old archives.

A vibrant event poster for "(pride/prom)," showcasing a hand adorned with floral wrist corsage, amid a lively background of dancing figures.

Lights, camera, production

By Abigail Hakas

The Warhol Creative unveils its first feature-length documentary–about the LGBTQ+ Youth Prom.

Close-up of the entrance sign for The Andy Warhol Museum, featuring textured stone and bold red lettering.

Seen+Heard: Summer 2025

In brief, what’s new around the museums.

A young girl in a blue shirt working on a computer.

Building a Bridge to an Engineering Career

By Chris Fleisher

A longtime supporter of Carnegie Museums wants to reach a new generation with STEM education.

Colorful mosaic staircase featuring abstract faces, landscapes, and patterns, blending art with a public space setting.

Five Things: Summer 2025

Art and science news you can use.

Colorful dollar signs on a red background.

Andy Warhol: The Product

By Barbara Klein

Warhol knew early on he had something to sell. A new exhibition examines the intersection of commerce and the artist’s famed screenprints.

President’s Note: Summer 2025

A message from Steven Knapp.

A group of visitors attentively listening to a guide in a bright art gallery, surrounded by modern artwork and sleek white walls.

Guiding the Conversation

By Jennifer Davis

A league of dedicated volunteer docents marks a half century of guiding visitors through Carnegie Museum of Art.

A person stands near a riverbank at night, illuminating lush greenery with a flashlight, surrounded by rocks and flowing water.

Chirps in the Night

By Jason Bittel

Herpetologist Jennifer Sheridan explores the Bornean rainforest to study nocturnal croaks and the frogs that make them.

Matters of the Mind

By Amy Whipple

Mental health matters—so why not talk about it in an exhibition?

A vibrant mixed-media artwork featuring colorful paint drips, sketches, and layered textures against a dark background.

Layers of Being

By Justin Hopper

Raymond Saunders comes home to Carnegie Museum of Art.

A person holds a small bird, while several curious children gather around, intrigued by the interaction in a lush outdoor setting.

Engage With Nature

By Chris Fleisher

A longtime supporter of Carnegie Museums wants Powdermill Nature Reserve to get the love and attention it deserves.

A close-up of white flowers with green leaves in a forest, alongside a person examining plants on the ground, surrounded by trees.

‘Passengers to Human Movement’

By Abigail Hakas

An exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Natural History reconsiders how we think and talk about invasive plants.

A man in a suit stands confidently with arms crossed in an art gallery, featuring colorful artworks on white elongated panels.

Q+A: Mario Rossero

By Betsy Momich

In conversation with the new director of The Andy Warhol Museum.

A textured gray rock sculpture displayed on a white pedestal, showcasing its unique natural patterns under soft lighting.

Closer Look: Small Steps to Giant Leaps

A new perspective on familiar offerings at Carnegie Museums.

Three vintage bird illustrations: glossy ibises, gannets on cliffs, and orioles in a tree, showcasing diverse birdlife artistry.

Art by Nature Lovers

By Bob Batz Jr.

A little-known collection at Carnegie Museum of Natural History reveals a trove of paintings and sketches by famous artists and lesser-known talents on staff.