# Carnegie Science Center Thanksgiving Break STEAM Labs & Miniature Railroad > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - Ages: All ages (Interactive science floors, Highmark SportsWorks, and historic train village) - Price: $20 (Youth 3–12) / $25 (Adults); Children 2 & under free; Carnegie Museums members free - Organizer: Carnegie Science Center - Official page: https://carnegiesciencecenter.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-science-center-thanksgiving-break-steam-labs-and-miniature-ra--listing-e02cf8b9b47172523541e9a3 ## About Positioned right on the North Shore of the Ohio River, the Carnegie Science Center is a wonderland of interactive discovery for families on Thanksgiving break. A crown jewel of the autumn season is the Miniature Railroad & Village, a Pittsburgh holiday tradition showcasing hundreds of animated historical models representing western Pennsylvania life from the 1880s to the 1930s. During Thanksgiving week, children can experiment in hands-on STEAM labs, experience full-body physics challenges inside Highmark SportsWorks, watch spectacular Buhl Planetarium astronomy shows, and explore robotics in roboworld. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: All four floors of the Science Center and Highmark SportsWorks are fully wheelchair and stroller accessible via wide elevators and gentle ramps. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing rooms with comfortable armchairs and electrical outlets are available on the lower level, plus spacious family restrooms with changing stations on all floors. • Age Suitability: All ages. Toddlers and preschoolers thrive in the Little Learner Clubhouse, while older kids and teens dive into robotics and Highmark SportsWorks physics. • Sensory Tips: The science center provides sensory kits with noise-canceling headphones and sunglasses at guest services. 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