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Most Darwin2009 events are now over, see below for permanent installations or check our past events.
Carnegie Science Center
Darwin’s ready to take your questions!
Darwin Synthetic Interview
Time: Permanent Installation
Where: 4th floor (temporarily down)
Have you ever wanted to just ask Darwin what he did or how? Now, with the aid of synthetic interview technology, and 199 questions compiled from the inquiring public of Pittsburgh, you can! Created by Duquesne University and the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center, the Darwin Synthetic Interview brings Darwin to life to answer questions about his life, career, family, hobbies, travels, evolution, religion and beyond!
See movies of the installation in action and how actor Randy Kovitz was transformed into Darwin »
Our Cells, our Selves
Time: Call 412-237-3400 to book
Where: Buhl Planetarium
Journey back in time to discover how the immune system and metabolism evolved side-by-side in this immersive bedtime science story. Explore the possibilities that regenerative medicine holds to cure autoimmune diseases like Type I Diabetes. Praised by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for its “awe-inspiring detail,” this full dome high-definition planetarium show is a lush and colorful mix of digital animation that engages audiences of all ages. See trailer and more information »
Evolution of Life: From Darwin to Today
Part of the Spiral of Life Mural Series
Time: now on display
Where: next to the “Ask Darwin” kiosk (temporarily down)
Discover how the numerous life forms on earth have originated from a common ancestor, and how because of this amazing evolution, life is so diverse in form and function. Visit this colorful mural, "Spiral of Life I: From Darwin to Today," and explore the evolution of some of Darwin’s favorite animals of observation on the Galapagos Islands - the beetle, the iguana, the tortoise and many others.
Part of the Spiral of Life Mural Series »
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Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Spiral of Life: Animal Evolution Mural
Draw an animal and find out where it fits in the Spiral of Life!
Part of the Spiral of Life Mural Series
Time: now on display
Where: Discovery Building in Kid’s Kingdom
Tour the Pittsburgh Zoo and observe the characteristics of different animals - do they have backbones? Do they live in land or water? What do they eat?
Visit the“Spiral of Life III: Animal Evolution" mural at the Discovery Building, and add your favorite animal! Just like Darwin did, consider the characteristics of your favorite animal (with a helpful chart and a guide from the Zoo), and find out where it fits in the evolution of life! Draw your animal – but can you think of an animal that’s not yet in the mural?
Part of the Spiral of Life Mural Series »
The mural activity is currently not running.
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National Aviary
Spiral of Life: Bird Evolution Mural
Time: now on display
Where: located near Penguin Point
Did you know that birds descend from dinosaurs? “Spiral of Life V: Bird Evolution” highlights the first appearance of birds almost 150 million years ago. Explore the lineage of kiwis, cardinals, penguins, eagles, birds of paradise and many more of our feathered friends while touring the National Aviary’s collection.
Part of the Spiral of Life Mural Series »
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