Curiosity is the most basic element of scientific learning, and it is one of the earliest behaviors to develop in young children. Carnegie Science Center has developed unique experiences geared toward the special ways our youngest visitors experience their environment. Plan a visit on your own, or select the following Young Explorers package for our best sampling of early childhood programming. See the Show Index for more detailed information on these offerings.

YOUNG EXPLORERS
Explore, play and cultivate curiosity!

This special set of experiences for our youngest visitors encourages exploration, problem-solving and inquiry. From preschool science at Exploration Station, Jr. to just-for-little-ones demonstrations, budding scientists will imagine, ask questions, learn and have a great time.

Time required: 3 Hours| Students: $7 | Required Adults: free

Featured Experiences

Explore! Field Trip featuring Exploration Station, Jr.
Children will enjoy using machines in the ball factory, building structures in the construction zone, and manipulating water in our giant water table. Groups will receive a 45-minute reservation. You may be sharing the space with other groups.
> Click here to download the educator guide

Miniature Railroad & Village Leader-Guided Activity
Click at right to download our leader-guided I Spy scavenger hunt, developed especially for early learners, to engage youngsters’ imaginations as they discover the magical world of the Miniature Railroad & Village.
> Click here to download I Spy

The Sky Above Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in the Buhl Planetarium
Investigate familiar objects in the sky with Mister Rogers and your favorite characters from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
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Demonstration Theater Show. Choose one:

What’s That Sound? in the Works Theater
Explore the science of sound, from animals to musical instruments.

What Animals Eat in the Kitchen Theater
Early learners investigate the different levels of the food chain, focusing on the animals they can visit at Carnegie Science Center.