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Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-237-3400,
site: Carnegie Science Center
#1 of 141 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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The Carnegie Science Center is one of the four Carnegie museums of Pittsburgh. It houses a world-class planetarium, a huge aquarium, the OMNIMAX cine theater and three demonstration theaters where live shows take place. This learning and entertainment hub is the perfect place to take children for a fun-filled day out. Spread across five floors of educational space, it serves as an interactive amusement park for children of all ages. Tickets can be bought at the Center or online. Check the website for more details.

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