As the region’s largest provider of informal STEM learning, the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center’s mission is to connect people and science, igniting curiosity that endures for a lifetime. Today, we educate, inspire, and entertain through modern facilities, exhibit galleries, and educational programming.
Our vision is to transform Kamin Science Center through innovative exhibition and program design that is culturally responsive and relevant; expanded capacity for authentic community engagement; investments in economic development and neighborhood connectivity; and strategic growth in mission-sustaining business lines.
Transform our Campus to Drive Community Revitalization and Mission-Sustaining Revenue
We will reshape our North Side neighborhood through riverfront and campus development, leading a public-private coalition that joins emerging industries and local partners. Our reimagined riverfront and USS Requin will anchor this transformation, attracting pedestrians, boaters, cyclists, and transit riders. Portions of our asphalt lots will become green spaces for respite, science inspiration, and renewable energy, positioning the museum as a model for urban sustainability.
Catalyze Museum Experiences
We will update our galleries with dynamic content that engages learners of all ages. This capital investment will launch new experiences including the new Sports360, a third-floor exhibition on careers in the trades, an iconic tech installation in the Peirce Atrium, and a cutting-edge racing experience unlike anything you’ve encountered in a museum.
Momentum Fund
The Science Center is known for pioneering education content, exhibits, and programs we deliver on-site and throughout the region. Through a Momentum Fund, we will invest in innovative ideas and approaches that keep us at the leading edge of museum-based education and visitor experiences.
Justin Sickles
Chemistry/Materials Science Teacher at West Mifflin Area High School and SciTech Presenter
“These kids can be the ones creating the next life-changing innovations.”
JOIN US!
This landmark campaign will unite people around Carnegie Museums’ mission and vision like never before, reshaping our future and the diverse communities we serve. We invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey.
To learn more, please contact:
Dawn McHugh-Woodfill
Senior Director of Development,
Kamin Science Center
412.802.2157
WoodfillD@KaminScienceCenter.Org
Opportunities to support our vision
Building Futures
The all-new exhibit will feature interactive activities designed to inform and inspire young visitors, transforming how they view career opportunities in the trades.
Science of Speed
A dynamic exhibition, opening in 2026, that explores the symbiotic relationship between auto racing and science.
Science Engagement Park
The Science Center’s North Lot will be transformed, offering a relaxing green space with free outdoor science-based experiences, bicycle parking, and other neighborhood amenities.
Photovoltaic Canopy
A large solar array will generate clean energy, reduce CO₂ emissions and the urban heat island effect, and provide shelter for vehicles and pedestrians.
USS Requin
Docked outside Kamin Science Center since 1990, Requin is a one-of-a-kind artifact whose on-site restoration will be the centerpiece of our redesigned riverfront.
Reinvigorated Riverfront
We will convert our post-industrial riverfront into a vibrant eco-park, offering outdoor science programming and community access to the river.
Little Learners Clubhouse
A refreshed version of this beloved space will continue to serve early learners in our community.
