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Fall Flower Show: The Poetry of Nature at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
EXHIBIT • IRL
Get all wrapped up in
Carnegie Science Center's
Mummies of the World: The Exhibition, a fascinating, macabre collection of 40 real human and animal mummies, and 85 related artifacts. The show was extended by popular demand, so buy your tickets now.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday. $15.95-19.95/$11.50 for members. carnegiesciencecenter.org
EXHIBITS • IRL
Find romance among the exhibits when the
Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History present weekly
Date Nights. Every Thursday, visitors are offered 50% off admission to come in and enjoy a lovely evening exploring the magic of art and nature.
5-8 p.m. Every Thursday. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. carnegiemnh.org/buy-tickets
TOURS • IRL
Downtown Pittsburgh is filled with ornate buildings and some stunning architecture, but many are private businesses, so access isn’t always easy. But during
Doors Open Pittsburgh, everyone is given access to these beauts. This year’s buildings include the Benedum Trees Building and Dollar Bank Fourth Avenue.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 3. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children. Market Square, Downtown. doorsopenpgh.org
EXHIBIT • IRL
See a variety of colorful mums and other seasonal flowers during
Fall Flower Show: The Poetry of Nature at
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Expect topiaries, bouquets, and other displays bursting with autumnal reds, oranges, and yellows. There will also be a special gallery featuring poems by young visitors.
Opens Sat., Oct. 10. One Schenley Park, Oakland. Tickets TBA. phipps.conservatory.org