Explore Scout Workshops
Led by museum educators, Scout Programs bring Pittsburgh history to life through hands-on activities, creative exploration, and opportunities to work toward badge requirements.
Scout Workshop Options
Learn the basics around capturing the perfect photo on your phone or digital camera while learning about Pittsburgh through the ‘lens’ of popular ‘Burgh photographers! Explore History Center exhibits and practice photography skills first-hand.
This hands-on program is appropriate for grades 6-12.
This workshop covers topics of Photography, Digital Photography, Digital Technology, and Art and Design.
Nowadays we put ketchup on just about everything! Hot dogs, scrambled eggs, meatloaf…but how did this satisfying sauce come about? Learn more about the origins of this Pittsburgh staple and step into the shoes of famous tycoon H.J. Heinz to develop your own food product, label, and ad!
This hands-on program is appropriate for grades 3-12.
This workshop covers topics of American Business, American Labor, Entrepreneurship, Inventing, Public Speaking, and Salesmanship.
In partnership with the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, the mission of the Holocaust Education Scout Patch Program is to address the injustices of the Holocaust and antisemitism, as well as to empower individuals to build a more humane and respectful society. Scouts are invited to partake in a patch program that will educate them about the Holocaust and dive into the life of Marga Silbermann Randall, a local Holocaust survivor and activist.
This hands-on program is appropriate for grades 6-12.
This workshop covers topics of Holocaust Education, American Cultures, and American Heritage.
Travel to the “Neighborhood of Make Believe” to see iconic artifacts up-close from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood followed by a chance to create your very own Fred Rogers inspired puppet!
This hands-on program is appropriate for grades K-5.
This workshop covers topics of Art and Design and Being a Good Neighbor.
Discover what life was like for girls and women throughout Western Pennsylvania’s history! How did they dress? What did they do for fun? What type of house did they live in? After traveling through time, troops will create their own paper doll characters to take home.
This hands-on program is appropriate for grades K-5.
This workshop covers topics of American Cultures, American Heritage, Art and Design, Playing the Past, and A World of Girls.