4th Of July With Star-Spangled Science

Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 6:00pm

Carnegie Science Center
One Allegheny Avenue

July 4th: Explosive Science!

Celebrate the 4th of July with star-spangled science!
Secure the perfect view of Pittsburgh’s beautiful fireworks in an explosively fun way and get guaranteed parking in one of the Science Center’s lots. All tickets include a reserved viewing area, live entertainment, a cash bar, five floors of exhibits, and live theater shows.

Included for all guests:

General admission starting at 10 a.m.
Access to the “Mental Health: Mind Matters” exhibition
Parking (one vehicle per reservation)
Special science demonstrations 
“Stars and Fireworks Over Pittsburgh” in Buhl Planetarium
Popcorn and a screening of “Ocean Paradise” in The Rangos Giant Cinema
RiverView Café/Cash Bar access all day
Access to XPLOR Store
Access to Highmark SportsWorks® until 5 p.m.

Exclusive Perks for 5th Floor Observatory (21+ Only):

Adults-only fireworks viewing area
Separate cash bar
One drink ticket

Exclusive Perks for PointView Hall:

Separate cash bar
Exclusive entertainment
Exclusive buffet dinner in PointView Hall
Slider station: choice of angus beef, black bean, and breaded chicken
Corn on the cob
Spinach & strawberry salad with blueberries and goat cheese
Pasta salad with salami, rotini, roasted tomatoes, basil, olives, olive oil, and lemon
Mediterranean chickpea salad
Fresh watermelon

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