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Carnegie Museum spotlights conservation efforts in latest Ancient Egypt exhibition

By Amber Frantz, Staff Writer • March 29, 2024

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History revealed its newly revamped Ancient Egypt collection in early March. After closing the Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt in 2023 for conservation efforts, “The Stories...

‘Apsáalooke Women and Warriors’ exhibit celebrates Native American history, power of women

By Tanya Babbar, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

“Apsáalooke Women and Warriors” runs in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History from Feb. 4 to May 29. It portrays the women as protectors of their tribe and culture.

Sharif Bey’s artwork featured at Carnegie Museum at Art

By Maria Scanga, Staff Writer • October 28, 2021

Sharif Bey’s artwork was influenced by where it is now displayed — the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Titled “Sharif Bey — Excavations,” the exhibition opened on Oct. 2 and is part of the museum’s rotating exhibitions.

Carnegie Museums to reopen amid pandemic uncertainty

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • June 16, 2020

The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh will reopen later this month after a three-month closure, and visitors may have to treat each other like priceless works of art.

Tim Pearce: Taking life at a snail’s pace

By Brian Gentry • April 8, 2020

Tim Pearce is a hidden gem at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, where he serves as the curator of the collection of mollusks. He’s a snail maniac, something that’s propelled him to TikTok fame with more than 100,000 followers

Free for students: Art, exercise, buses and more!

By The Pitt News Staff • May 30, 2018

One of the best perks of being a student at Pitt is the Panther Card. In addition to all of the traditional purposes a student ID serves, like holding dining passes, granting access to dorms and registering...

Glass studio, museum jump into fire with collaborative exhibit

By Brady Langmann / Staff Writer • June 23, 2015

For a recent artistic endeavor, local glass artist Travis Rohrbaugh found inspiration in his favorite beer.When searching for a historical artifact to recreate for the Pittsburgh Glass Center’s “Out...