rev:text
| - The Carnegie Science Center is a unique Pittsburgh museum. The building itself is very attractive and interesting. There are four levels of exhibits, plus an IMAX theater, plus a Cold War submarine, plus great views of Downtown, the rivers, and the hills around the city all over the museum. The USS Requin submarine is probably the most fascinating part of the museum. You get to tour a very small submarine used during the early Cold War years. It's evident how miserable life must have been in the submarine. It's a very fascinating tour, but be warned: if you're claustrophobic or have trouble getting through small doorways, don't go. The rest of the museum is very interactive and interesting. There are many exhibits including a small aquarium, a planetarium, and a theater showcasing food science. One thing I noticed, however, is how many of the exhibits are similar to the ones at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland. Many of the natural disaster exhibits can be found in similar form in Cleveland and there is also a TV weathercast exhibit in Cleveland (although the one here is much more advanced). Overall, if you're looking for a fun Pittsburgh museum, head to the Carnegie Science Center, especially if you have kids in tow.
|