Went during Thanksgiving week so very crowded. Some shows were delayed due to crowds but were interesting. Mars exhibition quite good. Titanic interesting, but layout of artifacts made for bunching up of viewing areas. Entry times should have been spread out more. Kids areas great and lots of activities for them.

This place is amazing for families with small children. I wish we were in Pittsburgh longer and had more time to spend at this amazing place. There are so many interactive activities and exhibits to keep everyone of all ages entertained. Besides the fart machine my son absolutely loved the model train exhibit. This thing was enormous and so detailed that we could have spent the entire day just in this section looking at all the small details.

Recently saw the Titanic Artifacts Exhibit here, it was very interesting and had a very good presentation. The theater here is also very impressive, so were the movies they were showing. We did miss out on the USS Requin submarine, as it was closed for the season. But it would have been nice to see it, but there were still other worth while exhibits. Like human anatomy and the Pittsburgh historical replica and model trains. All-in-all, a very worth-while excursion.

The Science Center was hosting the Titanic Exhibition at the time of our visit. We also saw the USS Requin and the Miniature Railroad. There were so many other exhibits to see, but we only had time for these three. All were wonderful and I highly recommend.

The kids (age 3,6,8) and adults enjoyed the day! We played, checked out the submarine and saw a planetarium show. The sports section was really cool too. We liked the variety of topics and can’t wait to go back. Overall the $1 for the locker and $6 for parking was nice. HOWEVER !!! We did not like the masked people walking around. In full animal outfits due to a local conference. I checked out the FAQ and didn’t see anything about a dress code but we believe these masks are not appropriate. Either the admission people missed them or they skipped paying.

Where do i begin praising this wonderful place? The current PIXAR exhibit is enthralling with vibrant displays and numerous interactive stations which allow you to experience the actual CGI process. During my 2 visits with different friends, everyone was engaged with the interactive opportunities, from very young children to old folks, like me. The Rangos Giant Cinema is stunning with its 3D capabilities. These are only two of the many options in the multi-level building and the Navy submarine moor adjacently on the Ohio River. Be sure to step outside to get a spectacular view of "The Point" with "The Golden Triangle" as its backdrop. This is Pittsburgh's claim to fame!

We had been to the science center years ago with our small children and really enjoyed it. We went back this time with 2, now grown up - completely different experience. The science displays are interactive, very hands-on and good for children. But we quickly realized that the center is basically designed for families with children. We found it too basic for us. And beware on summer weekdays: As we walked in the front door, we were met with the sight and sound of what seemed to be hundreds of school-age children who were visiting with various summer camps. The kids we saw were well-behaved and loved the exhibits, but they were everywhere, making it sometimes difficult for us to see displays. The noise level was high - to be expected in a large cement and glass building full of excited kids. We bought our tickets, then had trouble finding the exhibit areas ... took a public elevator, then were told we couldn't be on that floor because it was a special exhibit area. We had to ask where to find a map, which should've been offered when we purchased our tickets. The submarine walk-through was closed that day due to weather, but we had seen it in the past, and it is interesting. For the entertainment our family got out of this, we felt this was pretty pricey ($97 for 4 of us!), compared to other venues we visited during our time in Pittsburgh. Our high points: We did enjoy the train display - so many details, and you can take your time to walk and check it all out. In summary: Nice for families with kids.