Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab to reopen in June

PITTSBURGH — Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and MuseumLab are set to reopen to the public on June 12, including reimagined exhibits, programs, systems and procedures with emphasis on safety and comfort, and with new COVID-19 safety protocols to help keep visitors safe.

Two new exhibits will be highlighted, including the world premiere of Emotions at Play with Pixar’s “Inside Out”, based on the award-winning animated film; and the Kindness Gallery, an exhibit offering creative ways to communicate and show kindness as inspired by the lessons of Mister Rogers and Daniel Tiger.

MuseumLab will also reopen with two brand new exhibits — the stunning climbing environment Gymlacium in The Stacks, and FACE VALUE in Studio Lab.

The museum will be open at 10 a.m. June 12, and Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MuseumLab will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a news release.

Tickets are now available at www.pittsburghkids.org, for open days from June 12 through August 31, 2021. For questions, call 412-322-5058, ext. 202; or email hi@pittsburghkids.org.

“We are so excited to announce our reopening on June 12, 2021. We have missed seeing children every day, and while we have done our best to support remote learning and socially-distanced activities, we are thrilled to welcome back kids and families to the museum. The team is doing everything within our power to make it as safe and engaging for members and guests to return,” said Jane Werner, Executive Director of Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. “We have worked hard to reimagine our exhibits and activities to provide new and fun ways to share joy, creativity, curiosity and kindness with the world.”

Safety measures in place will include masks for all visitors and staff except children ages 2 and younger, temperature checks to enter the building, and occupancy limits.

The Museum’s Cafe will not provide food service when the museum reopens. Visitors are welcome to bring a lunch or snack and drink to enjoy in the cafe during their visit. Water fountains in the Children’s Museum and MuseumLab will not be operating, but water bottle fillers will be available.

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