# Carnegie Museum of Natural History Dinosaurs in Their Time & Family Discovery > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 - Ages: All ages (Discovery Basecamp, real paleontology labs, and world-class dinosaur halls) - Price: $20 (Youth 3–18) / $25 (Adults); Children 2 & under free; Admission includes Carnegie Museum of Art - Organizer: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh - Official page: https://carnegiemnh.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/carnegie-museum-of-natural-history-dinosaurs-in-their-time-and-family--listing-9379964954f87f699dd50009 ## About Situated in the cultural heart of Oakland, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is home to one of the greatest paleontological collections on Earth. Dinosaurs in Their Time displays genuine, scientifically mounted fossil skeletons of Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus carnegii, and Triceratops staged dramatically within authentic recreated Mesozoic environments. Thanksgiving break visitors can explore Discovery Basecamp, where children touch real fossils, inspect mineral specimens under microscopes, and engage with museum educators. Admission also grants seamless access to the adjoining Carnegie Museum of Art, featuring interactive art carts and open sketching galleries. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible via ramps and grand passenger elevators. Wide marble hallways and gallery corridors make stroller travel smooth and easy. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family restrooms with changing stations are located near Discovery Basecamp and the Grand Foyer, with plush seating benches scattered throughout the museum halls. • Age Suitability: All ages. Preschoolers love the tactile specimens in Discovery Basecamp, while older children and adults are mesmerized by the colossal dinosaur mounts. • Sensory Tips: Hallways are generally spacious with natural lighting and low ambient sound. 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