Kamin Science Center

★★★T

Science Center teams up with US Steel and the NFL to present a US Steel football history movie about "The" Football Town. The "town", being the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding high schools of south western Pennsylvania. Oh, there is something in the river waters, and you are not going to like the chemical compounds in the rivers...so...rain water, fresh rain water is actually what helped keep borough reservoirs full of "city water" in the years of the "Steel Curtain". We were always taught to not drink from public water fountains in high school. So while it is a great movie about the evolution of pigskin football in SW Pa, the movie plays on your emotions, science and religion. b Believe me football is not a religion for me as a Roman Catholic. Hype and money, lots of it.

★★★★★Collin P

Ode to Zachy The whole center was quite a fun experience, the sporting area was very unique and my friends and I had a blast while we were there. Now, the magnum opus of out time spent wasn't in any exhibits. Our peak of excitement didn't lie in the shops, or the food or the exhibits, (although they were quite fantastic). No those listed before are not the reason for our joy, but instead in one man. This man is a man above men. He goes buy the name of Zachary the USS Requin tour guide. At the beginning of our experience my friends and I were referencing some vocal stims we find the most entertaining. Now I would say that we were quite loud to the point where Zachary very well could listen to us. Instead of yelling at us and leading the charge to tell us all the ins and outs of the sub, he insisted stayed towards the back to let us go at our own speed and so he could make sure nobody got lost. When Zachary heard our vocal stims he recognized what we were referencing. So, he joined in and referenced a part of our joke. This man knows ball. Not only did he answer every question with precision and 100% accuracy, he knew his audience and made sure that his guests had a wonderful time. So I will say, Zachary if you were to ever read this message you are a man, a myth, and a LEGEND. Sincerely, from those from Mountain View Jr/Sr highschool, LET IT RIDE!!!!!!!

★★★Terry Keyes

🎮 IGC Event Review: Kamin Science Center – 21+ Video Game Night (Friday the 16th) The Icosahedron Gaming Club attended the 21+ Video Game Night at the Kamin Science Center this past Friday, and while the concept holds a great deal of promise, the execution ultimately fell short of expectations. From a content and engagement standpoint, the event was noticeably lacking in activities, structured experiences, and interactive stations. A significant factor was that an entire level of the science center was closed due to ongoing rebuilding, which substantially reduced the available space and variety of experiences for attendees. As a result, the event felt smaller and more limited than what many of us anticipated from a venue of this scale. That said, there were definite highlights worth recognizing. The standout moment of the night was playing Mario Kart on the giant screen theater—an experience that, for many of us, was nothing short of a dream come true. The screen itself has a storied history as part of Pittsburgh’s large-format cinema legacy, originally designed to immerse audiences in science, exploration, and larger-than-life storytelling. Bringing video games into that space felt like a natural and exciting evolution. And yes—losing a race on a roughly 70-foot-tall screen really puts your Mario Kart skills into perspective in a way a living room never could. We also want to commend the event on food and beverage pricing. The offerings were well-priced, accessible, and appropriate for a 21+ crowd. Additionally, it was genuinely encouraging to see a wide mix of ages—from younger gamers to longtime veterans—coming together under one roof, sharing a common love for gaming. That sense of community was real and appreciated. Our hope is that this is not the end of this style of event, but rather an early iteration. With major improvements in content planning, interactive exhibits, and space utilization, this concept could become something truly special in the future. As a bonus note, while attending this event we also discovered a new arcade coming to our area—The Church Arcade, opening January 31st. It’s always exciting to see more dedicated gaming spaces emerging locally. (See image for details.) We’re rooting for events like this to succeed. With stronger execution and deeper engagement, they can become cornerstone experiences for the regional gaming community. Icosahedron Gaming Club Play Local. Roll Dice. Make Legends

★★★★★Walker Haken

This place is amazing. Spent the entire day here. So many fun things for the kids to do. Submarine was really cool to walk through. We were allowed to bring in our own food/drinks. They do have a cafe on the bottom floor, did not eat there but prices seemed reasonable.

★★★★★JitkaKac

The best science center ever, even for adults! Perfect Mars exhibit, water and wind experiments. They have a section dedicated to education about the human body and the interactive displays are so much fun! The highlight is definitely the huge train model, we spent a lot of time in there! There is also a submarine outside but you need to book the self guided tour in advance. They have a theater as well (not included in general admission). Plenty of parking.