Pittsburgh, PA
Best Planetarium / Observatory (Attractions & Activities)
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Allegheny Observatory |
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Observatory Station Riverview Park, Pittsburgh 15214 • 412-321-2400
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Description:
NORTH SIDE. The University of Pittsburgh maintains the city's first observatory, built in 1902. The facility now has three telescopes and is home to the Allegheny Telescope Association. Call Mon-Fri between 10am-4pm to arrange a free tour. |
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Carnegie Science Center |
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1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh 15212 • 412-237-3400
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NORTH SIDE. This 40,000 square foot facility houses so much, that it's impossible to list it all. Over 250 interactive exhibits include a planetarium, miniature railroad exhibit, Omnimax Theater, the USS Requin (WWII sub), and a health-science center. General Admission includes Carnegie Science Center Exhibits, Buhl Planetarium, and USS Requin. Don't forget to check out the XPLOR Store on the first floor, and the River View Cafe on the ground floor. On Steelers home game days the center either closes for the day or closes early. |
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