field trips

TIME

Available Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 1:00 pm (3 hours)

DETAILS

MuseumLab focus field trips are:

• Designed for students in grades 4 and up
• For group sizes of 12 – 72 students
• Include a 60-minute STEAM workshop; a guided art tour of MuseumLab, including Gymlacium, our three-story immersive sculpture; and time to explore rotating exhibits and activities.All activities are guided and/or facilitated.

CHAPERONES

One chaperone is required per every 10 students.

LUNCH

A 30-minute lunch in a reserved lunch space is included.

SENSORY FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS 

Programs and environments at MuseumLab can be adjusted for field trip groups with sensory sensitivities. This includes dimming lights and lowering volume levels on exhibits, as well as ensuring that your group is the only group booked in the space for that day.

AUGUST 24, 2026 – MARCH 19, 2027

Students: $17 each
Chaperones: Free up to the required amount of 1 chaperone per 10 students; additional adults are $17 each

An additional materials fee of $5 per student is required for the Pewter Casting focus field trip.

Title I schools receive Free Admission during this time period only. To qualify, groups must be from a Pennsylvania K-12 public school and have either an approved and active Schoolwide Title I program or at least a 40% free/reduced lunch rate. Targeted Title I programs are not eligible.  Free admission does not include materials fees if applicable.  

To learn more about this program, view our Field Trips/Groups FAQ page.

MARCH 22 – AUGUST 21, 2027

Students: $17 each
Chaperones: Free up to the required amount of 1 chaperone per 10 students; additional adults are $17 each

An additional materials fee of $5 per student required for the Pewter Casting focus field trip.

Electro Etching

Create designs on copper using the process of electro etching. Students observe firsthand how electrical current catalyzes an oxidation reaction that etches copper, and how to control that reaction to create an image. Each student designs their own etched tag to take home.

Linocut Printmaking

Create prints using a relief printing process. Students learn elements of design; carve their own printing block while practicing tool safety; and print their image. Students take home their printing block and finished artwork.

LEGO® Build the Change Design Challenge

Learn about the role that art and architecture play in our communities through observation and exploration of MuseumLab’s historic building. Work in teams to design a building or structure that would make your community a better place, then build a prototype using LEGO^® bricks. Students practice presenting ideas and giving peer feedback.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is a Member of the LEGO Playful Learning Museum Network. The LEGO Group’s Playful Learning Museum Network is funded by the LEGO Foundation and hosted by the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).

LEGO^®, the LEGO^® logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configuration are trademarks and copyrights of The LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

Pewter Casting

Students explore the basics of small-scale casting in pewter with an exploration of sculptural practices and an introduction to the heating and cooling properties of metal. Students can bring in small objects to cast, or choose from a selection we provide.

An additional Materials Fee of $5 per student is required for the Pewter Casting program.

All Group Visit requests MUST be made online.

1. Determine your desired program and click the button below to view availability and submit your Group Visit request.
2. Within five business days, you’ll receive a confirmation email if your request is approved. If your request cannot be approved for any reason, you will receive an email notification of this with other potential dates or clarifying questions.
3. Complete the Group Scheduling form using the link provided in your confirmation email. This is a required step – be sure to watch for the confirmation email after submitting your request.
4. Additional instructions and a schedule for the day will be emailed 1-2 weeks prior to your trip.

If you have any questions regarding programs, pricing or booking a field trip or group visit: