Carnegie Science Center Renames Kamin After $65M Gift, Relaunches September

The Carnegie Science Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore is set to officially relaunch as the Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center this fall after receiving a transformational $65 million gift from the Kamin family, the largest donation since founder Andrew Carnegie. The rebranding includes removing the Carnegie name from the building and will be celebrated with a free public event on September 13, featuring live science demonstrations, giveaways, and previews of new exhibits. The center will close temporarily from September 2 to 12 for final preparations. Jason Brown, the Science Center’s director, highlighted that the renaming honors the belief that science is for everyone and marks a new era to inspire curiosity for all generations. Additionally, the Kamin family recently donated $11.5 million to the Heinz History Center, enabling free admission for children year-round. Meanwhile, the Arizona Science Center is also enhancing its offerings with the October reopening of the Dorrance Planetarium, featuring a state-of-the-art 8K+ digital dome that promises immersive scientific storytelling and a luxurious educational experience.