Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls — step right up and experience the one and only Carnival of Health. More than 2,200 square feet of fun-filled themed entertainment opens your eyes to the wonders of healthy living and the human body.

While exploring this gallery, you will learn about the human body, challenge a friend to a bike race to combat calories, and even scale a climbing wall while you learn about the importance of physical fitness!

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Carnival exhibit

Carnival of Health is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Capital Blue Cross.

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Permanent Exhibit

Backstage Studio

Funded by The Alexander Grass Foundation, Backstage Studio features fascinating exhibits that reveal the science and technology behind movies, TV, music, and theatre. Create your own stop-action film, put yourself into the movies in the Foley Studio, and explore the creation of different sound effects in this interactive gallery.

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Oct 16, 2026

Adults Night Out

Join us for an out-of-this-world evening exploring our new exhibit, Mission Aerospace!  Adults Night Out is your chance to explore the UPMC Science Center after hours; no kids, no field trips, just science, drinks, and a perfectly unconventional evening with your favorite people! Featuring a cash bar. Please note: This event is 21+.

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Grades 3-8

Girls in STEAM

Join Whitaker Center for workshops designed for girls in 3rd - 8th grade, with activities that connect with real-world applications of STEAM through design, programming, coding, engineering, and more!

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