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🇺🇸 July 4th: Explosive Science

Friday July 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Carnegie Science Center1 Allegheny AvePittsburgh PA 15212
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Description

Celebrate the 4th of July with star-spangled science!

Fri., July 4
6–11 p.m.

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
    • Chef’s selection of desserts
  • A special thank you gift

Act fast, this event sells quickly. Get your tickets today!

Advance reservations are required. Call 412.237.3400 or purchase online.

Who

All ages

Cost

$71 - $139

How

Advance reservations are required. Call 412.237.3400 or purchase online.

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